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Development Engineer (Validation)

  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Fixed-Term Contract
  • Aug 27, 2026
Development Engineer (Validation)

Staffordshire, Commutable from: Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Telford, Derby and surrounding areas

£46.01 - £49.01 Per Hour (Inside IR35) 12 Month Contract | Likely Extension | Immediate Start


Excellent opportunity for a Development Engineer with validation and testing experience to join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer. This is a technically challenging position supporting the development and validation of advanced industrial power systems, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from test planning through to data analysis and final recommendation.


Working within a specialist product development team, you'll play a key role in delivering verification and validation programmes focused on performance, durability, reliability and emissions objectives. The position offers significant autonomy, exposure to major development programmes and the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of engineering stakeholders.


With several new programmes entering development, this role offers the chance to influence validation strategies, drive product improvements and contribute to the successful delivery of innovative engineering solutions.

The Role

  • Plan and deliver verification and validation activities across new and existing product development programmes.
  • Analyse test data, identify trends and provide technical recommendations to support engineering decisions.
  • Lead root cause investigations, failure analysis and corrective action activities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The Candidate

  • Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline or possess equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience within validation, verification, testing or product development environments.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting engineering data and producing technical reports.
  • Background within automotive, aerospace, industrial, power generation or related engineering sectors.


Reference: 278716
To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH278716_1787843704
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Stafford, Staffordshire

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£46.01 - £49.01 per hour + Long Term Contract

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Fixed-Term Contract

Job Type

Engineering

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Reference Number

27 Aug 2026

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