Job Title: Test Cell Lead
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
Salary: Negotiable, dependant on experience
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare / medical insurance
Life assurance (4× annual salary)
Discounted goods and services scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Modern working environment
Friendly and supportive team with approachable management
Continued staff development and leadership training opportunities
Opportunity to work on varied projects supporting global markets
Company Profile
This is a global engineering and technology group delivering advanced solutions across aerospace, rail, oil & gas, and industrial markets. The UK facility focuses on testing, assembly, and continuous improvement of electro-mechanical systems, with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability. Employees benefit from a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth, and involvement in projects that impact customers worldwide.
Job Profile
As the successful Cell Lead – Test and Shared Services, you will coordinate and lead testing and shared service activities, ensuring performance aligns with SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) metrics. You will oversee scheduling, testing procedures, calibration, and reporting while providing day-to-day leadership and coaching for your team. This role requires strong technical knowledge of testing processes, excellent organisational skills, and a hands-on leadership approach.
Duties:
Coordinate work in progress through shared service cells to meet operational plans
Organise and manage test schedules to ensure timely completion
Oversee calibration of chambers and test rigs
Lead testing to Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and report any issues or failures
Maintain and manage the ATP test database, producing reports for individual test programmes
Adopt and integrate new test equipment and processes, providing training for colleagues
Provide daily leadership, guidance, and coaching for cell employees
Track and report production performance against SQCDP metrics
Champion 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives within the cell
Conduct regular development reviews with team members
Support scrap analysis and problem-solving exercises
Ensure training requirements are met and aligned with the skills matrix
Maintain accurate time and attendance records for the team
Deputise for the Production Manager when required
Skills & Attributes:
Proven supervisory or leadership experience within a testing or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of testing procedures, equipment calibration, and reporting standards
Ability to interpret and work to Acceptance Test Procedures and technical documentation
Familiarity with SQCDP metrics, 5S, and Continuous Improvement practices
Excellent communication and people management skills
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis ability
Organised, proactive, and adaptable with good time management skills
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and motivate a team
Professional, self-motivated, and capable of working under pressure
Education / Certificates:
Formal engineering or leadership qualification desirable, though relevant experience will be strongly considered
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00 or 08:00 – 16:30
Friday: 07:30 – 13:00 or 08:00 – 13:30
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with a background in testing and manufacturing support to join a respected global organisation. You will take ownership of key testing processes, drive team performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. With competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and involvement in technically diverse projects, this role is ideal for someone looking to progress their career within a world-class engineering business.
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