Position: Development and Test Engineering Manager Salary: Excellent salary + pension + healthcare + annual bonus + EV car scheme + other benefits Type: Permanent Location: Warwickshire This established engineering consultancy provides development and engineering of electric propulsion and transmission systems for clients in multiple sectors around the world. Due to ongoing growth, they now require a Development and Test Engineering Manager to join the team. As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Development & Test function, which boasts 12 state-of-the-art test rigs; provide project leadership to successfully deliver projects; supporting 6 test engineers (direct reports), ensuring they are developing skills and capabilities whilst using the most appropriate methods; generating and maintaining relationships with customers at an appropriate level. The successful candidate will have experience of EV powertrain/transmission testing facilities (similar automotive testing will be considered) and as well as team leadership capabilities and facilities management. Main Responsibilities Project coordination * Ensure smooth running of all Development and Test projects * Report project progress to plan – mitigate project risks and implement recovery actions as required * Ensure external requirements, e.g., external facilities, lease/purchase of hardware are planned and are on track Resource planning and coordination * Manage resource requirements for all projects within the function and maintain resource tracking documentation * Identify external resource needs and manage resource requests * Day to day responsible for workload allocation within the function * Resolve resource (people and/or rigs) conflicts when required Hardware resource planning * Develop understanding of rig capability and flexibility * Manage rig and equipment resource allocation to ensure maximum rig utilisation * Ensure the most appropriate rig is employed based on project requirements whilst maintaining flexibility * Oversee fixture design and test cell layout. Manage and maintain the test cell CAD database Project Delivery * Perform test and development activities including test and software set up, test execution and data analysis to ensure high quality delivery of test programs * Where appropriate, undertake Project Management role; leading a project team to deliver a successful project outcome; from both technical and commercial perspectives * Where appropriate, undertake Project Director role on projects within the function and be accountable for their outcome * Working with the Chief Technical Specialist oversee project planning and ensure the following are successfully executed: * Prepare test plan and specifications * Specify test rig requirements including instrumentation and fixture tooling * Specify and prepare data logging equipment, instrumentation and wiring requirements * Support DFMEA reviews Quality systems * Ownership of Development and Test quality processes and systems * Continuous improvement of quality processes and systems * Internal auditing of quality processes and systems * Take an active role in the continuous improvement initiatives within the Development and Test function * Ensure learning from projects is captured and embedded into the quality processes and systems This is a truly exciting time to join a consultancy who have established relationships with many OEMs/tier 1 suppliers and are proud to have the best EV testing facilities in the industry. The work is varied and fast paced. The culture is people-orientated, empowering and supportive with great opportunities for personal development. If you would like to learn more, please contact Rob Brunt or forward your CV for consideration. At Charge Technical Recruitment, we take pride in ensuring that the recruitment process is a positive experience for all parties