Engineering Services Manager - Test

About the Role

The role provides leadership and technical guidance to the engineering services team, overseeing activities such as management of subcontracted engineering services, test rig design, test facility maintenance and compliance, and development test and assembly resource management. It is part of the engineering leadership team at the Titchfield UK site and leads the design, development, testing, support, and service of airframe fuel products, including fuel and air valves, actuation and electro‑mechanical pump systems for military and commercial aerospace applications. The incumbent must ensure a safe environment for test and product assembly, proactively addressing safety issues related to personnel, visitors, facilities, equipment, test setups and regulatory compliance, while developing a lab safety culture and a 5S program that exceeds site expectations. Responsibility includes operational cost, quality and on‑time delivery of test programs, managing lab metrics such as safety, first‑pass yield, cost and efficiency, and ensuring all lab equipment is maintained, calibrated and meets 5S standards. Effective management of subcontracted engineering services is required to guarantee supplier conformance to agreed service commitments, capability and value. The role also involves developing and managing a five‑year rolling budget, including capital investment needs for equipment and facilities, and demonstrating return on investment aligned with business strategy. Coordination with other site functional leaders ensures clear and consistent communication, and other tasks are assigned by the Product Line Engineering Manager. • Lead the engineering services team, overseeing subcontracted service delivery, test rig design, facility maintenance, and development test resources. • Direct design, development, testing, support, and service of airframe fuel products such as valves and electro‑mechanical pumps for aerospace applications. • Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in test and assembly environments and foster a lab safety culture with a robust 5S program. • Manage operational cost, quality, and on‑time delivery of test programs; track metrics like safety, first‑pass yield, cost, and efficiency. • Supervise subcontractor performance to meet service commitments, capability, and value expectations. • Develop and control a five‑year rolling budget, including capital investments, and present ROI aligned with business strategy. • Identify risks and opportunities and coordinate clear communication with site functional leaders. • Report progress to the UK Fuels Product Line Engineering Manager and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team leadership
• ▸subcontractor management
• ▸rig design
• ▸facility maintenance
• ▸product development
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills are essential, as the position requires handling multiple projects, engaging direct team members as well as allocated and contracted resources, and reporting progress at both team and leadership levels. Prior experience in safety‑critical sectors such as aerospace, automotive, rail or nuclear is advantageous, though candidates from other high‑technology engineering backgrounds will be considered. The role reports to the UK Fuels Product Line Engineering Manager. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of engineering experience, including one year of people‑management responsibility, are required. Candidates should have a practical background in engineering test, product development, subcontracted service delivery, facility maintenance, compliance and project management, and be a passionate leader capable of inspiring and developing others while breaking down complex technical issues into practical solutions. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least five years of engineering experience, including one year of people‑management. • Possess practical experience in engineering test, product development, subcontracted service delivery, facility maintenance, compliance, and project management. • Demonstrate strong leadership ability to inspire, develop teams and translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸5+ years
• ▸people‑management
• ▸project management
• ▸leadership
• ▸safety‑critical

Work Environment

Onsite