Test & Integration Manager

Test & Integration Manager - London - -70,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Ex. Benefits

Why this role?

Lead a strategically important, fast-growing engineering function

High-impact role driving NPI industrialisation and manufacturing readiness

Exposure to complex, high-value programmes in a regulated environment

Strong career progression as the team and function scale

Opportunity to shape and influence a rapidly expanding engineering organisation

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Test & Integration Manager to lead a growing engineering function delivering successful New Product Introduction (NPI) into manufacturing and the wider supply chain.

This is a key leadership role bridging R&D, industrialisation, production, quality, and supply chain, ensuring products are fully tested, validated, and ready for scalable, high-quality manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all test integration and industrialisation activities to enable successful product introduction into manufacturing

Drive NPI readiness, ensuring alignment with production plans, supply chain requirements, and project milestones

Own and manage test systems, validation, calibration, and software integrity

Lead CAPEX planning, equipment procurement, and test infrastructure development

Coordinate cross-functional activity with R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, IT, and suppliers

Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks

Provide coaching, leadership, and development for technical teams

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

Leadership & Scope

Directly manages a small core team with wider indirect leadership across multiple sites

Function expected to scale significantly over the next 24 months

Opportunity to shape and develop a growing engineering organisation

Owns succession planning, capability development, and overall team performance

About You

We are looking for a technically credible engineering leader who can operate hands-on while driving strategic direction.

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Optical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Strong background in Test & Integration, Industrialisation, or Manufacturing Engineering

Proven experience delivering New Product Introduction (NPI) in complex or regulated environments

Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept through to production release

Experience in high-precision, regulated industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Space, or Aviation etc.