TDK is a supplier to some of the most diverse, technology based and original equipment manufacturers worldwide including global organisations within the Industrial, Medical and Test & Measurement markets.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Test Engineering Team Leader to manage and lead the Test Engineering Function.
The successful applicant will support the Production Engineering Manager in delivering effective product testing solutions, while leading and developing the Test Engineering team. The role will involve planning departmental workloads, managing resources and equipment, supporting product development projects, and promoting a culture of safety, quality, collaboration and continual improvement.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
- Lead and support the Test Engineering team.
- Proactive collaboration across all departments and at all levels of the organisation.
- Plan and prioritise testing activities, labour and equipment.
- Ensure testing is completed in accordance with company procedures.
- Develop and maintain test procedures, requirements and documentation.
- Work with project stakeholders to deliver testing activities.
- Provide progress updates and resolve issues to maintain project schedules.
- Maintain training records, development plans and skills matrices.
- Support performance reviews, absence management.
- Manage equipment, materials, lead times and departmental costs.
- Support CAPEX planning, business cases and equipment improvements.Promote safety, quality, 5S, 5 Why, Right First Time and continual improvement.
- Represent Test Engineering at Design Review and project meetings.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Experience in test & production engineering or a similar technical role.
- Previous team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of product testing and process validation.
- Good planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of CPK analysis and statistical process control.
- Knowledge of CAPEX, budgeting and business cases.
- Understanding and commitment to health, safety and environmental responsibilities.
- Strong communication and people-development skills.
Working week:
37.5 hours per week
Mon to Thu 7.30 - 16.30 (45-minute lunchbreak)
Fri 7.30 – 12.00 – Flexitime would be applicable
Qualifications required:
HNC in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent (desirable).
IOSH Leading Safely training, or willingness to complete it.
Salary:
Up to £42k dependent on experience
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Test Engineering Team Leader in Ilfracombe employer: TDK-Lambda UK
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