Operational Testing Lead

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated engineer to join the Production Design Support area as Test Equipment Operational Lead.Salary: Circa 64,000 depending on experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: Company bonus: Up to 21% of annual salary (based on company performance and will vary year to year)Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much moreHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated engineer to join the Production Design Support area as Test Equipment Operational Lead. This role presents the opportunity to lead a team of skilled Electronic Engineers that support various types of Test Equipment from Circuit Card through to Missile and Weapon System.Head of Test Equipment Centre of Excellence, Manufacturing Engineering Managers, Programme to ensure delivery of design support and to ensure zero downtime in production. This delivery focused role reports to the Head of Test Equipment Design Support.Leadership and Management of the Test Equipment Design Support Delivery Team.Provide proactive and reactive support to Test Equipment design issues.Delegation of issues to the relevant Support Engineer or Support Lead within the team.Offer technical and company guidance on delivery of design support.Support the creation and implementation of Test Equipment Support processes.Ensure a robust tasking and reporting structure between the team, the Head of Test Equipment Design Support and stakeholders outside the team.Work alongside the Head of Test Equipment Design Support to evolve the Test Equipment Support Strategy.Experience in a design and manufacturing environment, with full design lifecycle experience advantageous, but not required.A Strong, well rounded technical ability in Electronic Design, preferable.An understanding of engineering change process and configuration management.Ability to react to adversity in a positive manner.Experience in delegation and the management of tasks and activities.We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.SummaryLocation: BoltonType: Full time