Testia Ltd - Structures Test Leader

Airbus; West of England; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Discount shipping platform access

Résumé du poste

Testia Limited in Filton, Bristol is seeking a professional to lead test definition and execution for aeronautical structures. You will coordinate structural tests, data collection, and equipment calibration to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, supplier engagement, and compliance with HS&E policies. Flexible hours, pension, private medical insurance and a discretionary bonus are offered. Start date January 2027.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).
• +5 years of experience in: Project management & delivery projects to time, cost, quality.
• Experience in structures or materials testing would be an advantage.
• Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Independent and structured way of working.
• Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility.

Responsabilités

• Test Definition
• Support to performance of structural tests
• Ensuring calibration of equipment
• Acquisition of physical data
• Test Reporting
• Regular reporting and stakeholder management of test customers, including arranging/chairing meetings
• Financial governance of test budget and allocation of test resource
• Securing adherence to the Structures Test Quality Process DE.PA.04.02 and respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools
• Securing adherence to all HS&E policies
• Launch subcontracting activities following policy, managing purchasing and goods receipt
• Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities

Connaissances

Project management

Supplier management

English language

Teamwork

Structured working

Formation

Degree in mechanical engineering

Description du poste

Job Description

Location: Filton, Bristol

Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Duties

• Test Definition
• Support to performance of structural tests
• Ensuring calibration of equipment
• Acquisition of physical data
• Test Reporting
• Regular reporting and stakeholder management of test customers, including arranging/chairing meetings
• Financial governance of test budget and allocation of test resource
• Securing adherence to the Structures Test Quality Process DE.PA.04.02 and respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools
• Securing adherence to all HS&E policies
• Launch subcontracting activities following policy, managing purchasing and goods receipt
• Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities

Requirements

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).
• +5 years of experience in:
  • Project management & delivery projects to time, cost, quality.
  • Aeronautical structures.
• Experience in structures or materials testing would be an advantage.
• Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection would be an advantage
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Independent and structured way of working
• Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only
• Access to discount shipping platform

Contract

End date for applicants: 16th November 2026

Interviews: From w/c 23rd November 2026

Start date: January 2027

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience

Company

Testia Limited

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Testing

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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