Quality Assurance Test Manager

Coventry, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/17/2026

ePropelled flexible technology portfolio represents a major innovation in the market, just as many industries and society as a whole are gearing up for a greener world. We apply our knowledge and experience to create solutions based on in-depth research and thorough testing while looking into the future for inspiration.

Location: Coventry

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

ePropelled is a pioneering technology company developing advanced electric propulsion systems, intelligent motor control technologies, and power electronics solutions for aerospace, defence, unmanned systems, marine, and industrial applications.

Our innovative approach combines high-efficiency electric motors, sophisticated inverter technology, and advanced control systems to deliver market-leading performance, reliability, and sustainability. As we continue to expand our product portfolio and support certification programmes across multiple sectors, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Assurance Test Manager to lead our testing, verification, validation, and laboratory operations.

This is a key management position responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, reliability, and compliance of ePropelled's electric propulsion products.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians, oversee verification and validation activities, manage laboratory operations, and drive continuous improvement across testing and quality assurance processes. Working closely with Engineering, Systems, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Certification teams, you will play a critical role in delivering robust, certification-ready products to customers worldwide.

• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of Test Engineers and Technicians.
• Plan resource allocation and workload balancing across multiple projects and programmes.
• Support employee development, performance management, and technical training initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Drive SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) and 6S activities within laboratory environments.

• Develop and maintain verification, durability and reliability strategies for electric motors, inverters, power electronics, battery-integrated systems, and complete propulsion solutions.
• Create and manage verification plans, test specifications, procedures, compliance matrices, and requirements traceability documentation.
• Coordinate verification activities with Systems Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Certification teams.
• Support certification programmes through the generation of verification evidence and compliance artefacts.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, design reviews, and programme milestone reviews.

• Oversee the safe and compliant operation of all internal testing laboratories and facilities.
• Manage laboratory equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and automated test rigs.
• Ensure calibration, maintenance, certification, and service schedules are maintained.
• Lead pre-test assessments, safety reviews, and risk assessments for all testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies and industry best practices.
• Coordinate external testing activities with specialist laboratories and certification organisations.

Manage and oversee testing activities including:

• Motor performance and efficiency testing
• Dynamometer testing…