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.