Mechanical Test Technician

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Metallurgical & Mechanical Test Technician to support component testing, quality validation and materials investigation activities within a highly technical environment. This role involves hands‑on testing, teardown activities, metallurgical analysis, and close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance to industry standards.

Location: Wolverhampton (EMC)

Contract End Date: 30/09/2026

Schedule: 39 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Shift Pattern: Alternating 2‑shift rotation

• Early Shift: 06:00–14:00 (Mon–Thu), 06:00–13:00 (Fri)
• Late Shift: 14:00–22:00 (Mon–Thu), 13:00–20:00 (Fri)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate metallurgical and mechanical preparation equipment to evaluate components in line with engineering specifications and standard processes.
• Conduct routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery, and Frame Assembly.
• Perform teardowns of stators and frames using destructive equipment such as bandsaws.
• Carry out visual weld inspection and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
• Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets, and assess porosity.
• Perform radiographic analysis (X‑ray) of components.
• Support investigations into product quality concerns alongside cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audits, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Maintain full adherence to Health & Safety standards, identifying hazards and supporting corrective actions.
• Follow local laboratory documentation and practices, including 5S, Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance, and COSHH/Risk Assessments.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the line manager.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experienced in using preparation equipment (bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
• Hands‑on experience with materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness testers, tensile machines, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU, etc.).
• Strong metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium and practical application experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Competent computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience interpreting X‑ray or CT‑scan imagery.
• Working knowledge of MIG/TIG/CMT welding.
• CSWIP weld inspection experience.
• Experience using ultrasonic / PAUT equipment for spot‑weld analysis.

Education & Qualifications

Required

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Science, Welding, or a related technical field.

Desirable

• Ultrasonic / PAUT Level 2 certification.
• CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector certification.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wolverhampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English