Test Rig Design Engineer

Futura Design Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Test Rig Design Engineer to design and deliver bespoke test rigs for vehicle testing. The ideal candidate will have strong CAD skills, experience in testing methodologies, and the ability to manage complex designs. This contract role offers a competitive umbrella pay rate of £27.03 per hour, extending until March 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to road vehicles.
• Ability to manage workload and resolve technical issues.
• Experience with CAD for design and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Designing test rigs and components from concept to delivery.
• Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts.
• Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements.
• Managing workload to ensure on-time delivery of test rigs.

Skills

Knowledge of testing methodologies

Experienced CAD user for 3D modelling

Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex drawings

Knowledge of vehicle architecture

Understanding of various manufacturing techniques

Tools

3DX toolset (Catia V6)

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Test Rig Design Engineerto join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract up until 31^st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

• Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of our client’s internal vehicle test and development capability and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test.
• The Facility & Technology Development Team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans.
• The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to delivery.
• The role will see the associate lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Labs test areas.
• These rigs will vary from component to system level or full vehicle testing.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Designing test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery.
• Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at our internal client’s workshops and external suppliers.
• Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements and ensuring test rigs are capable of the task.
• Liaising with workshop fitters and supervisors.
• Managing and planning workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs.
• Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS (Multibody Simulations), FEA/CAE.
• Creating technical reports.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to the testing of road vehicles.
• Knowledge of vehicle architecture, components and mechanical systems.
• Experienced CAD user for 3D modelling.
• Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex detailed drawings in order to prepare parts for manufacture and assembly.
• Understanding of various manufacturing techniques and how to optimise designs accordingly.
• Ability to manage workload, priorities, identify issues and solutions using own initiative.
• Ability to resolve technical and process issues promptly.