Lead, Passive Safety Test Lab — Strategy & Growth

Utaceram

Millbrook

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover
Discounts via the Perkz reward scheme
Recognition awards
Contributory pension schemes
Family-friendly policies
Employee assistance support services

Job summary

A leading company in mobility solutions in Millbrook seeks a Department Lead to oversee safety test capabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring health and safety compliance, leading a team of 25, and managing customer relationships. Ideal candidates have a degree in automotive discipline and at least 5 years of experience in automotive safety testing and team management. The role offers competitive benefits including life cover, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive passive safety testing or development.
  • Management of teams or business of similar size.
  • Expert understanding of safety testing standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Health and Safety, risk assessments.
  • Liaise with customers to determine future workload.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop department metrics and financial forecasts.
  • Support maintenance of ISO17025 and ISO9001 accreditations.

Skills

Understanding of passive safety test scenarios
Industry automotive passive safety standards
Familiarity with testing tools and equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in an automotive discipline

Job description

A leading company in mobility solutions in Millbrook seeks a Department Lead to oversee safety test capabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring health and safety compliance, leading a team of 25, and managing customer relationships. Ideal candidates have a degree in automotive discipline and at least 5 years of experience in automotive safety testing and team management. The role offers competitive benefits including life cover, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
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