Test & Development Team Leader
Warwick
£55,000 - £60,000
VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation that is looking for a Test & Development Team Leader to lead their Test and Development function. This is a hands-on role, managing vehicle validation, test programmes, and a high-performing engineering team, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, technical environment.
Key Responsibilities of the Test & Development Team Leader:
* Lead the Test and Development team, managing workload, schedules, and resources
* Plan and deliver internal and external vehicle validation and certification activities
* Ensure new technologies, products, and vehicle updates are robustly validated before release
* Manage test equipment, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and readiness
* Conduct regular 1-2-1s, schedule training, and support team development
* Produce concise technical reports and maintain documentation for traceability
* Deliver projects within agreed timescales and cost targets
* Drive process improvements and maintain high-quality standards
* Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and external partners to resolve technical issues
Key Requirements of the Test & Development Team Leader:
* Degree in Engineering or equivalent
* Experience managing a development team in an agile environment
* Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and validation programmes
* Ability to develop test plans, procedures, and standards from scratch
* Knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, DAQ systems, and post-processing software (e.g., HBM QuantumX, Vector DAQ, NI DIAdem, Matlab, CATmanAP, nCode)
* Ability to read and interpret CAN data (J1939)
* Understanding of strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers, accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, and microphones
* Knowledge of engineering standards (EN, FMVSS, ECWVTA)
* Strong analytical skills with root cause analysis and problem-solving
* Leadership experience coaching and mentoring engineers
* Effective communication across all levels and cross-functional teams
* Skilled in dynamic risk assessment and decision-making
* Willingness to travel overseas occasionally
* Willingness to work at supplier/customer sites
* Full driving licence
To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please apply now! Alternatively, you can contact Katie Dark via the VIQU website
If you know someone who would be a strong fit for this role, we offer up to £1,000 for successful referrals (terms apply).
Test & Development Team Leader
Warwick
£55,000 - £60,000