Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer

About the role

McGeoch Technology Ltd is looking for an experienced Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer to head all product and system testing activities at its Birmingham facility. You will ensure that every product meets customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while supporting production schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all product and system testing activities across the manufacturing site.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve test strategies, procedures and processes.
• Plan, coordinate and prioritise testing to align with production and delivery timelines.
• Provide technical support to production and assembly teams during testing and fault‑finding.
• Conduct functional, electrical, environmental and system testing on products and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and test requirements.
• Diagnose faults, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with external test houses for qualification, certification and compliance testing.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Customer Witness Tests.
• Maintain, calibrate and ensure suitability of all test equipment.
• Produce and review test reports, non‑conformance reports and technical documentation.
• Support product validation, commissioning and customer support activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with the Continuous Improvement Manager.

Required profile

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven experience in leading test activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality procedures and industry standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, production, quality and external partners.

Required skills

• Functional, electrical, environmental and system testing expertise.
• Fault diagnosis and root‑cause analysis.
• Test equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and schematics.
• Technical leadership and documentation skills.