Validation Engineer

Test & Validation Engineer Location: StaffordContract: 12 months (likely to extend)Rate: £46.96 per hour – Inside IR35Hours: 37 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30 | Friday 08:00–13:00We are looking for an experienced Validation Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation on a 12-month contract.You will be responsible for delivering end-to-end verification and validation activities, analysing test data and supporting product development, reliability and performance.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and deliver validation and verification activities.Develop validation plans, test procedures and acceptance criteria.Conduct engine/product performance and robustness testing.Analyse test data and identify issues and trends.Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations.Produce technical reports and present engineering findings.Work closely with design, test and wider engineering teams.Key RequirementsEngineering degree or equivalent experience.3+ years' experience in validation, verification, testing or development engineering.Experience within automotive, engine, industrial, aerospace or power generation environments.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with validation plans, test data analysis and root-cause analysis.Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.Experience with FMEA / DVP&R desirable.Knowledge of engine validation, instrumentation or data acquisition systems desirable.Apply now to be considered for this 12-month Validation Engineer contract.