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Propulsion Test Engineering Team Lead

Euro Projects Recruitment
Hinckley
2 weeks ago
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Propulsion Test Engineering Team Lead, up to £65,000, Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire

Work at the forefront of automotive innovation, supporting some of the worlds leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Salary commensurate with experience (up to £65,000 as a guide), excellent pension, 27 days plus all bank holidays, healthcare package, EV car scheme and more!
You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a measurable impact.

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for team leadership, compliance, and cutting-edge automotive / vehicle propulsion / emissions testing?

We are

looking for a dynamic Engineering Test Team Lead to join a Propulsion Test Engineering team with an excellent reputation within the industry. You will play a key role in shaping the future of propulsion / emissions testing services.

Propulsion Test Engineering Team Lead Responsibilities:

Lead a team of Engineers and Technicians, ensuring delivery of high-quality propulsion testing services.
Ensure full compliance across all facilities with key ISO standards, including ISO 17025.
Drive operational excellence across test processes, procedures, and standards.
Support commercial proposal developmentensuring technical content meets customer requirements.
Work on internal R&D projects in collaboration with wider teams.
Contribute to future growth by identifying opportunities for facility investment and service development.

Your background as a Propulsion Test Engineering Team Lead:

Previous engineering leadership ideally within an automotive / vehicle testing, R&D, or similar environment.
Specific experience of automotive propulsion / emissions testing / emissions legislation would be advantageous.
Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with customers, suppliers, and multi-disciplinary teams.
A commercial mindset with the ability to align technical solutions with business goals.
Strong multitasking and prioritisation skillsable to manage multiple projects effectively.

This Propulsion Test Engineering Team Lead job is commutable from Coventry, Warwick, Leicester, Hinckley, Rugby, Birmingham, Solihull, Northampton, Coalville, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.

To apply please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.
This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.

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