Test Equipment Manager

Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent

In IR35 (PAYE & Umbrella available); 37 hours; FT (Flexi)

MBDA, a reliable partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Test Equipment Manager. The role involves overseeing the delivery of TE from the internal design team. As the vital point of contact between the project and the designers, the manager will monitor progress and report any issues.

What we're looking for:

Preferably, the candidate should have a degree and significant expertise in either test, electrical, or electronic engineering, with experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Digital electronics and microprocessor systems
• Analogue electronics
• Electronics testing, or test equipment design.

Strong understanding of the following:

• Capturing requirements effectively.
• Managing and planning projects.
• Handling stakeholders with care.

Additional Attributes:

• Skill to influence individuals from different departments within the organisation.
• Persistence and drive to achieve goals.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

What you'll get to do as a Test Equipment Manager:

• Operate the project test equipment strategy, including the commonality approach, TE quantities and TE use cases.
• Manage the definition of the TE Technical Requirements, soliciting requirements from all stakeholders and managing any conflicting requirements,
• Proposing and recommending to the Chief Design Engineer test trade-offs (coverage vs cost etc.).
• Responsible for the TE Statement of Work, TE Design trades and ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of the TE.
• Manage the integration of the TE with the facilities, plan for upgrades and obsolescence, and consistently enhance the TE.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.