Mechanical Test Manager

I'm currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineering & Test Engineering Manager to join an established OEM/engineering business. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, managing a small specialist team across mechanical production engineering and test engineering, while working closely with Operations, Design Engineering, Product Management and manufacturing partners. The Role Will Have Significant Ownership Of

• Leading and developing a small engineering team
• Troubleshooting production issues, field failures and customer escalations
• Developing and improving production test methods, test rigs and equipment
• Leading a major project to modernise legacy test-bed methodology
• Improving test cycle times, production efficiency and diagnostic capability
• Supporting NPI, design transfer and production readiness
• Working with manufacturing partners on root cause analysis and corrective actions We're Looking For Someone With
• A strong Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production or Test Engineering background
• Experience within an OEM, manufacturing or product-based environment
• Previous technical/team leadership experience
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with production testing, test equipment or test rigs
• Experience working with manufacturing partners or contract manufacturers
• A practical, proactive approach with the ability to lead projects independently This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to combine hands-on technical engineering, leadership and genuine ownership of engineering improvement projects. Apply today or contact Gemma for more information.