Lead Test Bench Engineer – Test Bench Design

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We operate in over 25 countries.

If you are looking for a role that can offer well-structured career development, progression and exciting growth potential then we want to hear from you we are a growing, fast-paced consultancy and always one step ahead of ever changing IT landscape.

Are you an experienced
Lead Test Bench Engineer – Test Bench Design & Manufacturing
looking to grow and become one of the best in industry?

Do you want to be challenged and fast-track your career progression by executing a variety of projects, in a variety of industries?

Do you want to be supported, and assured, by the 30+ years' Consulting industry experience?

If so, look no further. Our Company are on the market for experienced Aerospace to help us on our journey to Transform Through Quality, and become a market leader in delivering in-house Project & Programme Management services.

Responsibilities

• Design and modernize test benches with capabilities such as BTP (Build to Print), BTS (Build to Specification), and legacy system modernization.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of test platforms, including ICT (In-Circuit Test), functional test systems, Qualification/Burn-In Test Benches and Automated test equipment (ATE).
• Design electrical and electronic architecture for test systems.
• Proficient in one or more PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Altium 365, PADS Professional, Allegro X PCB Designer, or Altium Circuit Maker.
• Support and lead production qualification activities, ensuring readiness and reliability.
• Define and implement software architecture for test automation and data acquisition.
• Plan, organize, and direct the Design and manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished products.
• Lead the Hardware Engineering in the Project which will be responsible to ensure the HW product meets its quality Intent during development by performing data analysis using appropriate statistical tools and techniques to identify trends, develop technical investigation plans, and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and processes when necessary.
• Develop and manage production schedules and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of products.
• Partner with hardware electrical and mechanical engineering, HW test engineering and program management to design effective BOM structures, develop efficient supply chain strategies, and provide feedback on manufacturing test processes during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase of a product's life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (BE/BTech/MTech) – Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Aerospace.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, product development, or aerospace composites.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Product Development and Manufacturing, preferably in embedded electronics or electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of hardware development processes, including design validation, qualification, and compliance testing.

• Proven experience in:

• D-FMEA / P-FMEA creation

• Control Plan and Work Instruction documentation

• APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC methodologies

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements using lean manufacturing principles.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.

Desired Skills

• Innovative thinker, capable of problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills.
• Self-driven and results-oriented with minimal supervision.
• Ability to foresee potential project risks and escalate appropriately.
• Capable of working effectively in both team and leadership roles.
• Customer-focused with a partnership-driven mindset.
• Strong presentation skills; able to communicate complex topics to large groups.

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Product Development and Manufacturing, preferably in embedded electronics or electro-mechanical systems.