Test Equipment Engineering Team Leader in Cambridge

Due to continued success, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Team Leader to join the Test Equipment team. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering, the Test Equipment Engineering Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team of cross‑discipline engineers responsible for the design, development and support of automated test systems used in the manufacture of secure critical communication radios and accessories. Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress – develop your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Role: Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross‑discipline team of Test Equipment development engineers.
• Manage capacity and resourcing across the team to ensure delivery in an effective and efficient manner.
• Responsible for recruitment, objective setting, performance appraisal and staff development within the team.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with departments across Sepura to provide progress reporting and support to the business.

Technical Contribution

• Partner with Development, NPI and Quality teams to define DFT (Design for Test), test coverage matrices, and factory test strategies (ICT/functional/system/debug & repair diagnostics).
• Support trial builds, production pilots, ramp readiness (capability checks, cycle time, headcount, and equipment capacity).
• Ensure test systems meet regulatory standards, carrier requirements and internal quality expectations, supporting efficient, high‑yield production and smooth NPI ramp‑up.
• Proactively support & maintain existing test systems in Sepura and in Contract Manufacturers to ensure production continuity.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvements across the team including working practices, introducing automation where applicable and closing gaps in processes and systems.
• Monitor test equipment performance and implement improvements for accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability and quality.

Day to Day:

Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges. There is no such thing as a typical day here at Sepura. You will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business. Activities you will be responsible for include:

• Working effectively with Project Managers, Product Owners and Product Managers to ensure delivery of solutions against agreed priorities.
• Review and approve test plans, test limits, and changes; ensuring adequate test coverage across product variants.
• Provide technical leadership to projects and problem solving.
• Oversee design and build of new test racks and fixtures for TETRA and LTE products.
• Work with Quality and product development teams to sustain and improve manufacturing test quality and capacity.
• Liaise with suppliers and external partners for equipment procurement, upgrades, and repairs.

The role is expected to be full time in the Cambridgeshire office. Occasional domestic and international travel is involved, so the successful applicant will have a full driving licence, own car, and valid passport. Travel expenses will be paid.

What you need to succeed

Must-haves:

• Most applicants for this role would have started their careers with a Bachelor university degree, in electronics/mechanical engineering, computer science, or another field of engineering/science.
• Strong people management skills – including task delegation, performance reviews, and coaching.
• Strong technical background in either Software or Hardware Automated Test Equipment system design.
• A proven understanding of collecting, analysing and tracking of test measurement data.
• Experience in the design, validation and delivery of manufacturing test systems for mid volume production.
• Proven understanding of electrical measurement, test principles and test equipment.
• Experience in delivering solutions to complex problems.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher‑level requirements.

Nice to have:

• Statistical analysis of test measurement data.
• Experience in implementation of machine learning and/or AI into a manufacturing test environment.
• Demonstratable understanding of Agile development principles.