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Head of Product Testing and Validation

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A-SAFE GROUP

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Location:
United Kingdom, Elland

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Category:
Manufacturing

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

As Head of Product Testing & Validation at A‑SAFE, you’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day performance of our Test by Design function, building robust process discipline, optimising capacity in a compact test space, and ensuring every programme is planned, resourced and completed to deadline. In this role you’ll set the pace for how testing happens: establishing clear KPIs and schedules, balancing people and machine utilisation, and embedding efficient, repeatable workflows across documentation, data logging, equipment care and H&S. Working closely with our Research & Development Team and Operations, you’ll lead a small team, drive continuous improvement and lean practices, and keep work flowing end‑to‑end so projects get the timely, high‑quality validation they need.

Job Responsibility:

  • Own operational delivery of the Test by Design department, planning test programmes, scheduling resources and making sure everything runs on time in a compact, high‑throughput space
  • Lead a small, capable team (Test Engineers & Technicians), building a culture of accountability, performance and continuous improvement
  • Raise the bar on process discipline across documentation, data logging, machine utilisation, and Health & Safety
  • Implement and refine KPIs, capacity plans and schedules to maximise throughput, avoid bottlenecks and balance workloads and shifts
  • Keep equipment and facilities compliant and ready, ensuring maintenance, calibration and infrastructure standards are met
  • Champion lean practices and problem‑solving, continuously improving how testing and validation supports project objectives
  • Support budgeting and investment cases, identifying operational improvements that deliver measurable results

Requirements:

  • Proven track record in leading operational teams in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to a testing, validation, or laboratory environment in mechanical, materials, or product testing
  • Strong people management skills with experience of building team capability, managing performance, and driving engagement
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills, including resource scheduling and workload balancing
  • Confidence in driving process improvements and embedding efficient, repeatable workflows
What we offer:
  • 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), with buy/sell options
  • Enhanced family leave & flexible start and finish times
  • Company pension scheme with up to 5% employer match
  • Subsidised gym, restaurant, free on-site parking
  • Cycle to work scheme, Specsavers vouchers, long service rewards, EAP
  • Professional development support

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Expiration:
December 24, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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