Head of Test and Validation

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team exposure

Remote / Flexible work

Medical benefits

Professional learning platforms

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a strategic Head of Test & Validation within Core Development & Engineering. You will lead an engineering department focused on build, installation, and validation testing of engines and components for R&D and technology projects.

Reporting to the Head of CDEN, you will guide teams in instrumentation, assembly, and rigorous testing while collaborating across PLM, New Technology, Operations, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and product development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the strategic direction of the department in line with business priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing, multicultural teams across both office-based and shop-floor operations.
• Manage departmental operational and CAPEX budgets, ensuring delivery of strategic commitments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to influence product delivery and business performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while championing engineering excellence.
• Drive adoption of advanced technologies and engineering capabilities across the product portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Promote standardization and best practices to enhance quality and engineering maturity.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Strategic direction

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Innovation

Engineering maturity

Safety compliance

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation systems

High-temperature measurement

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join us as the Head of Test & Validation within Core Development & Engineering, where you will play a pivotal role in leading a dynamic engineering department dedicated to the build, installation, and validation testing of engines and components for R&D and technology development programs. You will report directly to the Head of CD&EN, guiding teams in validating our product line through meticulous instrumentation, expert assembly, and rigorous testing. Your collaboration with Product Lifecycle Management, New Technology, Operations, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders will be essential in shaping future product strategies and driving long-term business growth. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in delivering innovative and reliable technologies.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Set and execute the strategic direction of the department, aligning with business priorities and long-term technology goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing, multicultural teams across both office-based engineering and shop-floor operations.
• Manage departmental operational and CAPEX budgets, ensuring effective execution of strategic commitments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to influence strategic decisions that enhance product delivery and business performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while championing engineering excellence.
• Drive the adoption of advanced technologies and engineering capabilities across the product portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Promote standardization and best practices to enhance quality and engineering maturity.

What You Bring

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and product development methodologies.
• Proven track record in developing complex mechanical systems, particularly in gas turbines, power generation, aerospace, or similar industries.
• Experience managing significant engineering budgets and strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower and develop diverse teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities, with a credible presence.
• Analytical judgment and problem-solving skills in complex technical environments.
• A passion for innovation, operational excellence, and engineering maturity.
• Knowledge of gas turbine product structures, design specifications, and validation processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, and relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Desirable knowledge of instrumentation systems and high-temperature measurement technologies.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups