Test & Development Team Leader

Position: Test & Development Team Leader
Location: Leamington Spa

Test & Development Team Leader
Warwick

£55,000 - £60,000

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation that is looking for a 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 Test & Development Team Leader:

Lead the Test and Development team, managing workload, schedules, and resources
Plan and deliver internal and external vehicle validation and certification activities
Ensure new technologies, products, and vehicle updates are robustly validated before release
Manage test equipment, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and readiness
Conduct regular 1-2-1s, schedule training, and support team development
Produce concise technical reports and maintain documentation for traceability
Deliver projects within agreed timescales and cost targets
Drive process improvements and maintain high-quality standards
Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and external partners to resolve technical issues
Key Requirements of the Test & Development Team Leader:

Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Experience managing a development team in an agile environment
Hands-on experience with vehicle testing and validation programmes
Ability to develop test plans, procedures, and standards from scratch
Knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, DAQ systems, and post-processing software (e.g., HBM Quantum

X, 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 microphones
Knowledge of engineering standards (EN, FMVSS, ECWVTA)
Strong analytical skills with root cause analysis and problem-solving
Leadership experience coaching and mentoring engineers
Effective communication across all levels and cross-functional teams
Skilled in dynamic risk assessment and decision-making
Willingness to travel overseas occasionally
Willingness to work at supplier/customer sites
Full driving licence
To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please apply now! Alternatively, you can contact Katie Dark via the VIQU website

If you know someone who would be a strong fit for this role, we offer up to £1,000 for successful referrals (terms apply).

Test & Development Team Leader
Warwick

£55,000 - £60,000