Test and Prototype Manager

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company.  Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings.  We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business.  The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services. 

Job Description

Test and Prototype Manager Jobs in Andover at Stannah - Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test and Prototype Manager to join Stannah Home Accessibility based in Andover.

This role will lead the development and delivery of prototype builds and testing activities that support both new product introduction and existing product development. Working closely with Product Engineering and cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for ensuring products are thoroughly verified, safe, reliable and fit for purpose before reaching production.

As the Test and Prototype Manager, you will work 37 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45, Friday 08:00 to 13:00, on a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineering leader looking to play a key role in product innovation, testing excellence and continuous improvement within a market-leading business.

To be successful as the Test and Prototype Manager, it is essential that you have previous experience leading engineering test, validation or prototype teams, as well as developing verification and validation test plans. Experience with external test houses, ISO/IEC 17025 principles, LabVIEW or test automation environments would be desirable.

Test and Prototype Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Test and Prototype team, ensuring effective delivery of prototype and testing activities across product development programmes.
• Manage prototype planning, workshop operations, test facilities, capacity and resources to meet project milestones and business needs.
• Develop and implement verification strategies, test plans and methodologies to validate product performance and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing testing efficiency, data capture, facility capability and operational performance.
• Manage health and safety, risk assessments, contractor activities, external test partners and departmental budgets.

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Qualifications

Test and Prototype Manager Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience managing a test, validation, prototype or similar engineering team.
• Strong understanding of product verification, validation testing, engineering requirements and risk management.
• Experience managing engineering test facilities while maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance.
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Information

If you have previous experience working as a Test Manager, Validation Manager, Verification and Validation Manager, Prototype Manager, or Engineering Test Manager and are looking for a Test and Prototype Manager job in Andover, please click the "Apply Now" button or contact us for further information.

Benefits Include:

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

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Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.