Mechanical Test Engineer - Fixtures & FEA

  • Avanti Recruitment
  • Aldershot, Hampshire
  • Sep 02, 2025
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Job Description

Mechanical Test Engineer Fixtures & FEA

Location: Aldershot / Farnham (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Month rolling
Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35)

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to join our engineering team. The role will focus on the design and validation of vibration test fixtures, to ensure robust and reliable testing solutions for next-generation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop vibration test fixtures and associated hardware for durability and qualification testing.

  • Perform FEA to validate fixture strength, stiffness, and vibration performance.

  • Support planning and execution of vibration, durability, and environmental test campaigns.

  • Analyse and interpret test results, correlating with FEA outputs where appropriate.

  • Produce clear technical documentation and validation reports.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Test Engineer / Validation Engineer in automotive, aerospace, or related industries.

  • Hands-on expertise in vibration test fixture design and build.

  • Strong proficiency with FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation).

  • Good understanding of vibration, fatigue, and structural validation methods.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across design, development, and validation teams.

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