Lead Test Engineer
Owen Daniels
Birmingham · posted 14 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Category
Engineering
Are you an experienced Test Engineer ready to take the lead on testing, fault-finding and product validation within a highly technical manufacturing environment?
We’re working with a Birmingham-based engineering and manufacturing business that is looking for a proactive Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer to take technical ownership of all product and system testing activities.
Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer
Permanent
Excellent Salary
Monday-Friday 7:30-16:00 and 7:30-12:00 on Friday
Birmingham
Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer
Lead functional, electrical, environmental and system testing
Develop and continuously improve test strategies and procedures
Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and customer witness testing
Carry out electrical and electronic fault-finding and root cause analysis
Support production, commissioning and customer activities
Manage test equipment, calibration and technical documentation
Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification
Experience within Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Rail, Oil & Gas or ATEX-regulated environments
Significant manufacturing test engineering experience
Proven experience leading testing activities within a regulated industry
Strong electrical/electronic fault-finding skills
Experience leading FATs and customer witness testing
Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer
Ideally you will have experience with:
LV switchgear, inverters, drives and VFDs
440V 3-phase power systems
HiPOT/DWV testing up to 4kV
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply
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