Lead Test Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Yeovil seeks a Lead Test Engineer to head the testing team, ensuring product quality through comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies. The role requires strong technical ability, leadership, and a passion for quality assurance within a legacy aerospace environment.

The successful candidate will deputise for the Engineer Manager, promote safety on site, and lead the development of test plans and execution across functional, regression, and automated testing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Engineer with 5+ years in a lead/senior role.
• Experience with Life Support systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Engineer Manager in absence.
• Promote safety and lead on HS&E practices on site.
• Lead and manage the testing team; mentor junior engineers.
• Develop and maintain test strategies and processes for product quality.
• Design and execute functional, regression, performance, and automated tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing objectives.
• Identify and track defects; work with development to resolve issues.
• Analyze results, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Lead experience

5+ years testing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Team mentoring

Pneumatics

Life Support systems

Education

HND/Degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Test Engineer to join our dynamic team in Yeovil. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the testing team, ensuring the quality of our products through comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies. This role requires strong technical abilities, leadership skills, and a passion for quality assurance.

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Deputising for Engineer Manager in absence
• Promoting safe behaviour all times as a role model: Adherence and Audits of personnel protective equipment and HS&E practices on site.
• Participate as required in MOR and Staff meetings.
• Contribution to meet our goals and objectives.
• Follow up on issues, to avoid downtimes and promote best practices for resources optimization.
• Responsible for foreseeing operational roadblocks and supporting to resolution or escalating to Engineering manager.
• Support Manager in learning plans and coaching for the team to build skills and flexibility across the department.
• Support manager in the generation and development of proposals and technical and estimates.
• Work with Manager to review planned resource demand and prepare scenarios for review with Manager.
• Co-ordinate production of consistent technical document template formats
• Work with Manager to recommend optimized use of resources based on planned projects.
• Develop, implement and support the 5-year test STRAP objectives.
• Lead and manage the testing team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain test strategies and processes to ensure product quality.
• Design and execute test cases, including functional, regression, performance, and automated testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to understand product requirements and ensure alignment on testing objectives.
• Identify, report, and track defects using appropriate tools; work closely with the development team to prioritise and resolve issues.
• Analyse testing results, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies and tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace or related subject area
• Proven and extensive experience working with Life Support systems
• Proven experience as a Test Engineer, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior role.
• Good problem-solving abilities, and example of doing so
• A logical approach to resolving test issues
• Knowledge of pneumatics systems within air-based systems
• Previous experience in a similar environment would be advantageous
• Highly resourceful and results-oriented with a strong bias for action and keen sense of urgency
• Strong leadership and influencing skills to drive results in a highly matrixed organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective coaching, mentoring, and influencing skills
• High energy level with can-do attitude
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with employees at all levels
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.