Lead Test Engineer in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Negotiable

Role Overview

McGeoch Technology Ltd is seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Test Engineer to lead all product and system testing activities within our Birmingham manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing testing activities across a diverse range of products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

The Lead Test Engineer will provide technical leadership for the test function, overseeing test planning, test procedures, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role will involve close collaboration with Engineering, Production, Quality, external test houses, and customers to ensure products are delivered safely, reliably, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all product and system testing activities across the manufacturing facility.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve test strategies, procedures, and processes.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritise testing activities to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and support to production and assembly personnel during testing and fault-finding activities.
• Perform and oversee functional, electrical, environmental, and system testing on company products and assemblies.
• Ensure all testing is conducted safely and in accordance with company procedures, customer specifications, and quality standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and test requirements.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Liaise with external test houses to schedule qualification, certification, and compliance testing activities.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Customer Witness Tests for company products and systems.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for all test-related matters.
• Ensure all test equipment is maintained, calibrated, and suitable for use.
• Produce and review test reports, non-conformance reports, and technical documentation.
• Support product validation, commissioning, and customer support activities where required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency in conjunction with the continuous improvement Manager.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, company quality procedures, and Health & Safety requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing test engineering environment.
• Proven experience leading testing activities within a regulated industry.
• Strong electrical and electronic fault-finding capability.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience using a wide range of electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Experience leading Factory Acceptance Tests and customer witness activities.

Essential Technical

• Knowledge of low voltage switchgear, inverter, drives and VFDs.
• Trained to work on 440V 3-phase power systems and the ability to run motor or simulated load tests including electrical power connections to inverters and VSDs.
• Familiar with the equipment and test procedures for carrying out but not limited to: Dielectric Withstand Voltage (DWV) testing (HiPOT to 4KV), Insulation test, Low impedance Functional performance tests with bespoke test equipment for which protocols for communication (Profinet) and process are required.
• Familiar with an array of sensors (temperature, pressure, flow, strain gauges, etc) for monitoring purposes and the logging of data through High-speed capture devices.
• Worked to Aerospace, Defence and Marine Standards and familiar with their test methods and requirements.
• Experience on Low Voltage (LV) switchgear & control gear assemblies, to BS EN 61439 and also a working knowledge of 18th Edition IET electrical standards and IEC standards is desirable.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience within Defence, Marine, Aerospace, Rail, Oil & Gas, or ATEX-regulated industries.
• Knowledge of ATEX/IECEx standards and hazardous area equipment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Experience managing external certification and test organisations.
• Understanding of CE/UKCA product compliance requirements.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the products manufactured and associated security requirements, applications will only be considered from British Nationals. Dual nationality applications cannot be accepted.

Equal Opportunities

McGeoch Technology Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals who meet the nationality requirements for this role.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for McGeoch Technology Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.