Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Greenwich London
- Date: 3 hours ago
Description:
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