Lead Test Engineer – Electro-Mechanical QA & CI Leader

Oxford Instruments plc; Severn Beach; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25d

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Pension scheme

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to join the Final Test Team at our Seven Beach site in Bristol. You will lead testing and validation of electro‑mechanical systems, driving quality improvements and supporting customer acceptance activities.

You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership to ensure products are tested, documented, and delivered on schedule, while promoting safety, 5S and continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience testing and troubleshooting complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment with quality standards.
• Ability to influence, motivate and support colleagues to achieve objectives.
• Excellent communication across multiple teams.
• Strong IT literacy and familiarity with technical documentation and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and validation of complex electro‑mechanical systems to meet targets.
• Ensure testing activities follow approved procedures and documentation.
• Act as technical lead within the Test Team and support colleagues.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency and cost.
• Utilise FRACAS and fault reporting to capture and resolve issues.
• Support customer acceptance testing and assist during visits.

Skills

Electro-mechanical testing

Fault finding

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

HNC qualification (or equivalent) in engineering

HND qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

FRACAS

Technical documentation tools

Job description

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to join the Final Test Team at our Seven Beach site in Bristol. You will lead testing and validation of electro‑mechanical systems, driving quality improvements and supporting customer acceptance activities.

You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership to ensure products are tested, documented, and delivered on schedule, while promoting safety, 5S and continuous improvement across the department.