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DTV Team Leader (Design, Test & Validation), waterlooville
Client:
The West Group Ltd
Location:
Waterlooville
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
6
Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
Job Description:
The DTV Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Design Test & Validation (DTV) lab, ensuring that all testing, validation, and qualification activities are performed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. The role involves managing a team of engineers to guarantee the reliability, performance, and quality of products while driving continuous improvement in testing procedures and processes. The DTV Team Leader will play a pivotal role in expanding the company’s testing capabilities, supporting the development of an ISO-accredited laboratory that ensures product quality while offering potential testing services to customers.
Job Role:
1. Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams: Manage and mentor the DTV team to deliver quality testing services, drive continuous improvement, and align with strategic goals using KPIs.
2. Oversee Test Planning & Execution: Ensure timely, compliant execution of design validation, in-house testing, and rapid prototyping, providing actionable insights to engineering teams.
3. Advance Lab Capabilities: Expand mechanical and filter testing, implement rapid prototyping and automation, and integrate advanced validation software and equipment.
4. Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain industry and regulatory standards, support audits, uphold data integrity, and lead process documentation and continuous improvement.
5. Drive Innovation & Customisation: Collaborate on bespoke test solutions, develop automation for internal processes, and lead testing for new product designs.
6. Manage Risk & Cost: Proactively reduce validation risks and optimise testing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a test/validation lab environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
3. Strong knowledge of design qualification, product validation, and industry compliance standards.
4. Hands-on experience with test equipment, data acquisition systems, and automated validation systems.
5. Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
6. Experience of CAE software (such as FEA/CFD)
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Experience in lean processes, continuous improvement, and quality management systems.
9. Knowledge of ISO17025 and what is required to achieve the accreditation in the future.
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