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