Vehicle Test & Development Team Leader
Warwick£55,000 - £60,000VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation that is looking for a Vehicle Test & Development Team Leader to lead their Test and Development function. This is a hands-on role, managing vehicle validation, test programmes, and a high-performing engineering team, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, technical environment.Key Responsibilities of the Vehicle Test & Development Team Leader:
Lead the Test and Development team, managing workload, schedules, and resourcesPlan and deliver internal and external vehicle validation and certification activitiesEnsure new technologies, products, and vehicle updates are robustly validated before releaseManage test equipment, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and readinessConduct regular 1-2-1s, schedule training, and support team developmentProduce concise technical reports and maintain documentation for traceabilityDeliver projects within agreed timescales and cost targetsDrive process improvements and maintain high-quality standardsWork cross-functionally with engineering, production, and external partners to resolve technical issues
Key Requirements of the Vehicle Test & Development Team Leader:
Degree in Engineering or equivalentExperience managing a development team in an agile environmentHands-on experience with vehicle testing and validation programmesAbility to develop test plans, procedures, and standards from scratchKnowledge of instrumentation, sensors, DAQ systems, and post-processing software (e.g., HBM QuantumX, Vector DAQ, NI DIAdem, Matlab, CATmanAP, nCode)Ability to read and interpret CAN data (J1939)Understanding of strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers, accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, and microsKnowledge of engineering standards (EN, FMVSS, ECWVTA)Strong analytical skills with root cause analysis and problem-solvingLeadership experience coaching and mentoring engineersEffective communication across all levels and cross-functional teamsSkilled in dynamic risk assessment and decision-makingWillingness to travel overseas occasionallyWillingness to work at supplier/customer sitesFull driving licence
To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please apply now! Alternatively, you can contact Katie Dark via the VIQU websiteIf you know someone who would be a strong fit for this role, we offer up to £1,000 for successful referrals (terms apply).Vehicle Test & Development Team Leader
Warwick£55,000 - £60,000
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