Experienced Senior Development Engineer to join our client’s Telehandler Test and Development department and play a key role in developing their future product range. As Senior Development Engineer, you will be working on 25 model types and be part of a hands-on engineering team with a real passion for the products our client makes and desire to continually evolve and innovate. Senior Development Engineer Role: You will have ownership and responsibility for completion of testing and development activities on new product designs, systems and components from the beginning of a project right through to Engineering Sign Off. This will involve: • Working with cutting edge, machine systems including engines, drive train, hydraulics, software and electronics to optimise machine performance. • Reading and interpreting test standards. • Planning and organising the logistics of preparing for the test. • Setting up and using data acquisition equipment. • Interpreting and analysing the results to make informed and pragmatic decisions. • Writing concise test reports. • Listening to Test driver and customer feedback and communication of the information to design teams and suppliers. • Recording, communicating and resolving PCMs. • Diagnosis of machine technical issues. • Working with other Departments and suppliers to solve problems. • Designing, building and commissioning of test rigs. • Having an appreciation for the application of Telehandler products and the customer requirements for these applications. Senior Development Engineer Requirements: • Degree / HND in Mechanical Engineering or have equivalent experience. • Strong communication skills and be comfortable working independently and as a member of a team. • A methodical approach to problem solving. • A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, coupled with a sense of urgency and desire to succeed. • Experience using ‘on vehicle’ Data Acquisition tools desirable. • Strong Microsoft Office skills desirable. Senior Development Engineer Benefits: In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company’s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the Cycle to Work Scheme. Senior Development Engineer Applications: VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application