ARM are supporting a market-leading Automotive testing company to recruit a Principal Engineer within their Passive Safety department. Up to £70,000 Bonus Benefits We’re looking for an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a small technical team delivering passive safety testing to global standards on their sled facility. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-performance, regulated test environment. Responsibilities Lead Health & Safety, risk assessments, and safe test operations Manage and develop a small team of engineers and technicians Plan workloads, schedules, and resources Act as key technical contact for customers and future programmes Drive continuous improvement and performance metrics Own departmental finances including invoicing and forecasting Support ISO17025, ISO9001, and other accreditations Oversee sled testing procedures, equipment utilisation, and data analysis Experience Degree-qualified, ideally in Automotive Engineering 5 years’ experience in automotive or aerospace passive safety testing Strong sled testing expertise (essential) Proven people management and planning skills Expert knowledge of European, Federal, and Global safety standards Experience with data acquisition, high-speed cameras, and test instrumentation Strong understanding of ATD injury criteria and data interpretation Desirables Static rig testing experience FARO Arm or CMM experience *Must have full-time, permanent right to work in the UK.