Test Engineering Manager £80,000 - £110,000 25 days annual leave bank holidays (rising to 28 days) Flexible start and finish times Relocation assistance up to £8,000 Up to 8% pension contribution Phone and laptop Healthcare and life insurance (4x basic salary) Generous sick pay cover Professional development and training opportunities Location: County Durham Are you ready to take the next step in your career within one of the most dynamic and innovative manufacturing environments in the world? Join the highly experienced team in County Durham that designs and manufactures cutting-edge, high-tech products for critical applications. They are now looking to expand the team by recruiting a Test Engineering Manager, or a Senior Test Engineer, ready to step into their first managerial role to provide leadership and direction to a team of Test Engineers and Technicians. Working for this company offers a supportive environment with a high degree of autonomy and exposure to unique and exciting technologies centred around engineering, physics, and science. Key Responsibilities: This role combines technical leadership with hands-on involvement in complex testing operations Around 25% of the role focuses on team leadership (6 Test Engineers and Technicians) and people management, with the remaining 75% focused on technical execution and problem-solving Provide day-to-day guidance and technical mentorship Conduct performance appraisals, one-to-one meetings, and general team oversight Set clear objectives, allocate tasks, and ensure work is delivered to the required standard and on time Play an active role in the technical delivery of test operations Drive test development and problem-solving initiatives Support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes Provision of test support to the R&D team and product engineering Use bespoke simulation software integrated with test platforms Apply LabVIEW and Python in test development and automation tasks Ideal Candidate Profile: Current role as a Test Engineering Manager or Senior Test Engineer stepping up into a managerial position Product and industry experience: RF & Microwave, Semiconductor, Electronics, or High-speed Analogue Electronics as well as someone who is working in Academia Education: HNC/HND or degree preferred, though apprenticeship and shop-floor experience are also valuable; a background in physics/physical sciences, mathematics, or electrical/electronic engineering is desirable Key Skills: LabVIEW or Python are the preferred tools, but other programming languages are also considered Must have experience in test development Based in or willing to relocate to County Durham The benefits: Youll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, along with full autonomy to drive test engineering improvements across the business. There is also long-term career progression into more senior positions. How to apply: Please click apply or for further information, please contact Ajay Bhella at Umbilical Limited Umbilical Limited is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.