Senior Reliability Engineer - Newman Stewart : Job Details

Senior Reliability Engineer £45,000-£50,000Location - NottinghamAbout our ClientOur client is a globally recognized organization specializing in advanced technology solutions for product identification and traceability. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, they serve diverse industries including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and electronicsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering company known for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

More about the roleKey Responsibilities for this role include the following:

• Conduct reliability analysis and validation tests for new product development.
• Collaborate with teams to identify risks and improve design and processes.
• Champion ongoing reliability, analyzing customer usage and field data for engineering improvements.
• Perform hardware testing using advanced equipment (HALT, thermal chambers), analyze data, and report findings.
• Lead lab modernization, test automation, and efficiency projects across multiple sites.
• Design and execute validation tests, replicating real-world applications.
• Drive creative electrical/firmware solutions and support phase/gate reliability milestones

What you'll need

• At least 5 years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in reliability or product testing (manual and automated methods).
• Proficiency in reliability processes like ALT, HALT, FMEA, and MIL standards.
• Skilled in tools such as Minitab, Reliasoft, and test case management systems.
• Experience in requirements review, test case design, and system integration.
• Familiarity with issue management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical system testing; embedded software knowledge is a plus.
• Demonstrated Involvement in field testing and trials.

The Keys to Success Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. A strong commitment to building quality from the outset is essential, alongside excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, suppliers, and colleagues at all levels. The ideal candidate is tenacious and adaptable, ready to embrace new challenges as they arise and capable of distilling complex concepts into clear, actionable engineering instructions.To ApplyThis is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Sarah Metcalfe to arrange a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found on our website.About UsNewman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.