Lead Test Engineer - Manufacturing Excellence

API Microelectronics Ltd.; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Control is seeking a Principal Test Engineer in the UK to provide expert leadership across the test engineering function, shaping test strategies and best practices while collaborating with Manufacturing, Production, Quality and Design teams.

You will lead complex investigations, drive continuous improvement, and champion automation and data-driven decisions, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience is advantageous.
• Significant experience in a test engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of developing, implementing, and improving test systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on all aspects of test engineering and define test strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Act as lead technical specialist for complex test and equipment issues and drive root-cause investigations with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to improve FPY, equipment uptime, test cycle times and overall efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process optimisation; analyse test performance data to drive improvements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Job description

Spectrum Control is seeking a Principal Test Engineer in the UK to provide expert leadership across the test engineering function, shaping test strategies and best practices while collaborating with Manufacturing, Production, Quality and Design teams.

You will lead complex investigations, drive continuous improvement, and champion automation and data-driven decisions, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving.