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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
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