Test & Integration Manager – London – £70,000 + Car Allow.+ Bonus + Ex.Benefits
Why this role?
Lead a strategically important, fast-growing engineering function
High-impact role driving NPI industrialisation and manufacturing readiness
Exposure to complex, high-value programmes in a regulated environment
Strong career progression as the team and function scale
Opportunity to shape and influence a rapidly expanding engineering organisation
About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable Test & Integration Manager to lead a growing engineering function delivering successful New Product Introduction (NPI) into manufacturing and the wider supply chain.
This is a key leadership role bridging R&D, industrialisation, production, quality, and supply chain, ensuring products are fully tested, validated, and ready for scalable, high-quality manufacture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all test integration and industrialisation activities to enable successful product introduction into manufacturing
- Drive NPI readiness, ensuring alignment with production plans, supply chain requirements, and project milestones
- Own and manage test systems, validation, calibration, and software integrity
- Lead CAPEX planning, equipment procurement, and test infrastructure development
- Coordinate cross-functional activity with R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, IT, and suppliers
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks
- Provide coaching, leadership, and development for technical teams
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
Leadership & Scope
- Directly manages a small core team with wider indirect leadership across multiple sites
- Function expected to scale significantly over the next 24 months
- Opportunity to shape and develop a growing engineering organisation
- Owns succession planning, capability development, and overall team performance
About You
- We are looking for a technically credible engineering leader who can operate hands-on while driving strategic direction.
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Optical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Strong background in Test & Integration, Industrialisation, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Proven experience delivering New Product Introduction (NPI) in complex or regulated environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept through to production release
- Experience in high-precision, regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Space, or Aviation etc.
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