Test Rig Design Lead in Derby

Job description

Job Title: Technical Lead - Rig Design

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Derby, UK (Onsite)

Industry: Aerospace

Our client is a global leader in innovative energy and aerospace turbomachinery, specializing in the development of next-generation gas turbines. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability, they are seeking a skilled Technical Lead or Subject Matter Expert on Gas Turbine Test Rigs to join their team in Derby for permanent role.

Role Overview:

This role is pivotal within the business and within the program(s) they are assigned to. The Technical Lead carries the authority to decide the technical direction taken by a project and leads the technical team by determining the technical scope of work content. The Tech Lead role will work in close collaboration with the Program Manager and the Discipline Leads as well as maintain alignment to the Chief Engineer’s advisory office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of demonstration rig projects from requirements gathering to final delivery, ensuring performance, safety, and quality targets are met.
• Guide the design of mechanical structures, fluid systems, electrical/electronic controls, and instrumentation for rigs.
• Oversee and review CAD models, analysis models, detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and BOMs, to ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards and customer specifications.
• Provide leadership function and/or support for build, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rigs on-site or at customer locations.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Manage technical documentation, including design reports, validation plans, and test procedures.
• Own the delivery of the program scope of work (in conjunction with the respective PM).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• Must have experience of Gas Turbine Rigs from Concept to Design to Installation, for the whole engine.
• Proven experience in modelling & draughting the complex gas turbine components
• Proven experience in the design and development of rotating machinery test rigs or ground support equipment.
• Proficient with mechanical CAD design, analysis methods, manufacturing, assembly and instrumentation.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis during commissioning and test phases.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems is preferred.

What will you get:

- Competitive Salary - Holidays (25 days per year plus Bank hols) - Pension

- Private Medical Insurance - Death in Service insurance - Income Protection

- Employee Share Purchase Plan - Cycle to Work

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

15-12-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

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