Overview
An established engineering business with a proud heritage and ambitious growth plans is seeking a Test & Development Consultant to strengthen its development capability. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-looking organisation that is scaling globally, while maintaining the agility and teamwork of a close-knit environment.
The Opportunity
In this senior role, you will be responsible for overseeing prototype builds and development testing, ensuring products are delivered to the highest levels of performance, quality, and reliability. You’ll shape the build and testing function, define validation processes, and lead a skilled technical team.
This is a highly visible position with direct influence on future product development and the chance to make a measurable impact on business success.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage prototype builds from initial concept through to production readiness
* Design and deliver robust testing and validation programmes across full systems and complete products
* Oversee workshop operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and best practice standards
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to optimise design, integration, and testability
* Introduce processes that improve traceability, repeatability, and data-driven decision-making
* Work with external partners and test houses to coordinate specialist testing activity
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical team
About You
* Proven experience in prototype build and product testing within a complex engineering environment
* Strong background in validation programmes covering multiple systems (mechanical, electrical, or both)
* Knowledge of instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis tools
* Familiarity with regulatory testing and compliance requirements
* Ability to balance hands-on technical input with leadership and process development
* Strong communicator and collaborator, confident at influencing across teams and functions
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Engineering and Product Management
Industries
* Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Engineering Services
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