Aerospace Lab Lead - Test & Qualification Manager

Safran; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electrical Components is seeking an experienced Lab Lead Test Engineer to head a team delivering mechanical, electrical and environmental testing across a diverse aerospace product portfolio.

You will plan and coordinate laboratory activities, ensure calibration and compliance of equipment, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Customer Services to drive development, qualification and lifecycle testing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in aerospace testing or laboratory environments, with leadership responsibility preferred.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, components, and industry standards.
• Experience leading or supervising technical engineering teams.
• Strong background in test engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical and environmental testing methodologies.
• Experience planning and managing test activities and laboratory workloads.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supporting technical investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Desirable Experience; Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or similarly regulated industries.
• Laboratory management or test facility leadership.
• Environmental, vibration, pressure or qualification testing.
• AS9100 or equivalent quality standards.
• Continuous improvement and capacity planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of Test Engineers and Laboratory Technicians.
• Planning, prioritising and coordinating laboratory activities and resource allocation.
• Managing mechanical, electrical and environmental test programmes.
• Supporting development, qualification and lifecycle testing activities.
• Ensuring laboratory equipment remains calibrated, compliant and operational.
• Coordinating external testing activities with specialist test houses.
• Producing, reviewing and presenting technical reports and test results.
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Customer Services teams.
• Supporting root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to future laboratory growth and increased testing capacity.

Skills

Aerospace testing experience

Lab leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, materials science, or related field

Tools

AS9100

LIMS

3DX

Job description

Safran Electrical Components is seeking an experienced Lab Lead Test Engineer to head a team delivering mechanical, electrical and environmental testing across a diverse aerospace product portfolio.

You will plan and coordinate laboratory activities, ensure calibration and compliance of equipment, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Customer Services to drive development, qualification and lifecycle testing.