Principal Engineer - Testing

Principal Engineer – Testing Bedfordshire Permanent | Onsite | 37 hours a week: 08:00-16:00 (some flexibility) Up to £70,000 (DOE) + bonus A globally renowned and recognised automotive testing and engineering organisation is searching for a Principal Engineer to lead operations within their specialist Passive Safety division. Based at their expansive proving ground in Bedfordshire, you will manage the performance and growth of a highly advanced servo‑sled facility used by major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategy, lead a skilled team, and play a key role in future capability development. You will be joining a business with a strong reputation for employee wellbeing, offering generous holiday entitlements, healthcare cashback plans, contributory pension schemes, life cover, enhanced family‑friendly policies, access to a wide range of discounts via their employee rewards platform, and regular recognition for innovation, integrity and expertise! Your Day-To-Day: * Ensure full Health & Safety compliance, including risk assessments and safety observation tours * Manage and develop a small team of engineers and technicians * Oversee work scheduling, operational planning, and resource allocation * Lead continuous improvement initiatives using established tools and processes * Manage financial processes: invoicing, PO approvals, and forecasting * Support maintenan...