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Test & Validation Engineering Lead

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 47,600 - 60,600 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Italy

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Job Description

Test & Validation Engineering Lead ITALY
This role is specific to the Construction Machinery market and requires experience in that industry.
Location: Imola / Bologna area, Italy (relocation support available)
Salary: Up to €65,000 + (Including 14-month holiday payment) – Note: salary is negotiable
A well-established global manufacturer of construction machinery / vehicles is strengthening its European engineering capability and is looking to appoint a Test & Validation Lead to support product development for the European market.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for defining and delivering test and validation strategies at full machine / vehicle level. You will lead a small team (currently 2, expected to grow), while remaining closely involved in day-to-day testing and engineering activities.
The role could suit a Senior or Principal Test / Validation Engineer looking to step into a leadership / management path.
Responsibilities - Test & Validation Engineering Lead
  * Define and implement test and validation strategies for construction machinery / vehicles across the full product lifecycle
  * Develop structured validation plans (e.g. DVP&R) aligned to European construction vehicle market requirements
  * Lead and support physical testing activities (field and controlled environments) at full machine / vehicle level
  * Analyse test data, identify issues, and provide clear technical recommendations
  * Ensure compliance with relevant European standards and regulatory requirements (knowledge of these standards is essential)
  * Manage and develop a small team of engineers, with scope to scale capability over time
  * Work closely with international engineering teams to influence product design and validation approaches
  * Drive improvements in test processes, methods, and overall validation capability
Requirements
  * Proven experience in test and validation of construction machinery (yellow goods) at vehicle level
  * Strong background in developing test processes, methodologies, and validation strategies
  * Experience working with construction machinery products for the European market, including relevant standards and compliance requirements
  * Good understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
  * Experience leading or mentoring engineers, or clear motivation to move into a leadership role
  * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  * Fluent English (essential)
NOTE: Relocation and visa support available
This role is within 1 hour drive if Bolgna, Ravenna, Ferrar, Forli and Cesena

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