Site Process & Test Engineering Manager

About the role

This senior leadership position is responsible for steering the Site Process & Test Engineering function within a leading manufacturing environment. The role focuses on delivering industrialisation programmes, capital projects and continuous improvement through automation, robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Site Process & Test Engineering team.
• Define and implement long‑term industrial and manufacturing strategies.
• Drive automation, robotics and advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Manage industrialisation programmes and ensure alignment across site operations.
• Oversee capital investment planning and project delivery.
• Monitor equipment and machine performance, driving continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with global engineering, product and operational teams.
• Support standardisation of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Participate in technical reviews, project governance and strategic planning.
• Ensure strong performance across quality, delivery, logistics and asset utilisation metrics.
• Provide support to additional sites during ramp‑up phases and operational challenges.

Required profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an engineering leadership role.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Proven experience implementing and managing automated or robotic manufacturing systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English.

Required skills

• Automation
• Robotics
• Advanced manufacturing
• Process engineering
• Industrialisation