Electronics Test Lab Manager – Cinch Connectivity Solutions (Worksop, North Nottinghamshire)
W Talent is working exclusively with Cinch Connectivity Solutions to recruit an Electronics Test Lab Manager. This newly created position offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation where you will take full ownership of the Electronics Quality Test Lab, driving operational performance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across the function.
Cinch is a leading provider of high‑quality interconnect products and custom solutions engineered for the harsh demands of Aerospace, Defence, and Industrial markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and performance management for the test lab team.
- Identify capability gaps and implement training and development plans to strengthen team performance.
- Establish clear objectives, standards, and accountability within the lab environment.
- Foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee day‑to‑day test lab activities including supplier qualification, inspection, and material analysis.
- Manage high volumes of complex and critical testing work ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
- Prioritise workloads and allocate resources effectively to minimise bottlenecks, errors, and delays.
- Ensure laboratory operations fully support wider production and engineering requirements.
- Implement and manage preventive maintenance schedules for all laboratory equipment.
- Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions to minimise equipment downtime.
- Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of testing operations during equipment failures.
- Conduct a comprehensive plant‑wide review of all test laboratory equipment.
- Drive the modernisation of testing capabilities to align with industry standards and future business requirements.
- Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for test lab improvement and development.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a Quality Manager, Laboratory Manager, Test Lab Manager, or Senior Quality Engineer role.
- Experience within aerospace, precision engineering, medical devices, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of laboratory operations, testing processes, and quality assurance principles.
- Solid engineering understanding with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Experience using structured problem‑solving tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, or root cause analysis methods.
- Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing technical teams.
- Experience improving equipment reliability, maintenance systems, or laboratory performance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Highly Competitive Salary
- Bonus: Company Bonus Scheme
- Hours: Monday – Friday, days based with flexibility
- Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
- Pension: Company pension scheme
- Development: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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