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Manufacturing Test Systems Lead
Ultra Maritime. Work closely with the IPT to ensure appropriate Test Systems resources support project and Production demands .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing technical teams and engineering delivery while ensuring effective resource management and strategic direction for Test Systems. Proficient in implementing process improvements and driving change within complex engineering environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Test Systems EngineeringPeople ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementElectrical Engineering
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Hard Skills
Test EngineeringManufacturing TestAutomated Test EquipmentTest Rig DevelopmentEngineering Strategy DevelopmentLabVIEWResource ManagementEngineering Workload ManagementDecision-Making SupportTechnical Challenge Evaluation
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPerformance ManagementAccountabilityInfluencing SkillsTeam Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Baseline Personnel Security Standard CheckSecurity Clearance
Industry Keywords
DefenceAerospaceComplex EngineeringCross-Functional TeamsSupplier Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work closely with the IPT to ensure appropriate Test Systems resources support project and Production demands
- Lead the Test Systems function with responsibility for people leadership, engineering delivery, resource management, and long-term strategy
- Lead a technically capable team designing, developing, upgrading, and supporting manufacturing test equipment
- Support test equipment used across production facilities and external suppliers
- Improve communication and accountability across the function
- Ensure engineering activities are delivered against agreed schedules
- Influence the future direction of Test Systems through equipment upgrades, new development programmes, and planned investment
- Understand engineering challenges, evaluate solutions, and guide engineering decision-making
- Implement process improvements and drive change within the engineering environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience leading and managing technical or engineering teams
- Strong people management skills, including performance management
- Experience managing engineering workloads, resources, priorities, and delivery schedules
- Good technical understanding of electrical, electronics, test engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Ability to understand technical challenges, evaluate solutions, and support engineering decision-making
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience implementing process improvements and driving change within an engineering environment
- Test Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Test, Production Test, or Automated Test Equipment (ATE) experience desirable
- Experience developing or supporting test rigs and manufacturing test equipment desirable
- Knowledge of LabVIEW or similar test development technologies desirable
- Experience developing engineering strategies, roadmaps, or improvement programmes desirable
- Exposure to supplier management and externally deployed test equipment desirable
- Experience in Defence, Aerospace, or other complex engineering environments desirable
- Experience working with IPTs and cross-functional engineering teams desirable
- Must undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) at minimum
- May require further national security vetting checks or full Security Clearance
- Must provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years
Benefits
Comp & perks- Industry-leading development programs
- Mentorship from experienced maritime technology professionals
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, remote, or on-site options where possible
- Part-time roles, compressed hours, and bespoke working patterns where possible
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible start and finish times, including a 1pm finish on Friday
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) of up to one day per calendar month
- Annual bonus
- 25 days annual leave
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Inclusive workplace and reasonable adjustments during recruitment