Test Engineering Manager

My client is a market leader in their field of electronics, supplying the global test equipment and instrumentation sectors. Following a consolidated period of CAPEX investment, improvement works and with ambitious growth plans, my client seeks a Test Engineering Manager to join their Industrial Engineering function at their County Durham HQ. Reporting to the UK Operations Director, my client seeks a Test Engineering Manager to lead thefunction across the business, with overall accountability for manufacturing test development, automated test equipment, production test systems, production engineering, manufacturing process optimisation and continuous improvement. The Test Engineering Manager will be responsible forstrong technical leadership in automated test development and LabVIEW-based systems with responsibility for leading Production Engineers to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, throughput, labour utilisation and operational performance. The position plays a key role in supporting product lifecycle management, NPI, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Define and implement the company's manufacturing test strategy. Lead development of production and service test solutions. Design and develop LabVIEW-based test software and hardware solutions. Ensure calibration and maintenance processesare established for all test assets. Lead and develop the Industrial Engineering team. Manage engineering priorities, resources and budgets. Develop technical capability and succession planning within the team. Lead and develop the Industrial Engineering team. Manage engineering priorities, resources and budgets. Develop technical capability and succession planning within the team. Reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). To be considered for the role, it is essential that you possess considerable demonstrable experience gained in electronics manufacturing. You will possess comprehensive test engineering experience, leadership/management experience and skills and be educated to a minimum of HND level in an appropriate/related discipline. Strong LabVIEW programming experience. Experience designing and building production test equipment and fixtures. Proven people management experience. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques. Experience supporting NPI and sustaining engineering activities. Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills Python, SQL or C#. PCBA manufacturing and test processes. Design for Manufacture (DFM). Medical, safety test or instrumentation sector experience