Vehicle Test & Compliance Engineer

Vehicle Test & Compliance Engineer

26 days holiday + bank holidays, Impressive Company profit-related bonus, Private medical cover (after qualifying period), Excellent company pension scheme, Death in service benefit (4x annual salary.

We’re recruiting for a Vehicle Test & Compliance Engineer to join a respected engineering manufacturer based in Leamington Spa, a business known for designing and producing high-quality vehicles and equipment used across construction and industrial sectors.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a background in vehicle or machinery testing to play a key part in ensuring new products meet stringent performance, safety, and regulatory standards. You’ll be directly involved in shaping the reliability and compliance of next-generation vehicles, working at the heart of product development.

You’ll take ownership of product testing and compliance throughout the development cycle, from prototype validation through to certification and production release. Working closely with design, development, and manufacturing teams, you’ll ensure vehicles meet UK, EU, and international regulations while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality and durability.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and oversee vehicle testing, validation, and durability programmes.

• Operate and maintain test rigs, facilities, and data acquisition systems.

• Ensure compliance with CE marking, ISO, EMC, and homologation standards.

• Support certification submissions and liaise with regulatory bodies and test agencies.

• Collect and analyse test data, providing detailed reports and recommendations.

• Carry out risk assessments and FMEA to support safe and compliant design.

• Stay updated with regulatory changes affecting construction and off-highway vehicles.

• Drive improvements in test methods, documentation, and compliance processes.

You’ll be a technically capable and detail-oriented engineer with experience in vehicle or machinery testing and a strong grasp of compliance standards. You enjoy solving complex problems, analysing data, and ensuring products meet the toughest industry standards.

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.

• Experience in product testing and validation within automotive, off-highway, or heavy machinery industries.

• Knowledge of compliance standards (CE, ISO, EMC, homologation).

• Hands-on experience with test equipment and data acquisition systems.

• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

• Confident communicator, able to collaborate across departments and with external agencies.

Desirable:

• Experience testing hybrid or electric vehicles or battery-powered machinery.

• Familiarity with EMC and environmental compliance.

• Knowledge of homologation for road-going or construction machinery.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting software.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturer that values innovation, safety, and engineering excellence. You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team working on the design and testing of vehicles built to last, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you’re passionate about testing, validation, and ensuring the highest standards of compliance, apply today.

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