Build & Test Supervisor

Argive is seeking a motivated and experienced Build & Test Supervisor responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Assembly & Test Technician team, ensuring that assembly and test work is delivered safely, on time, and to quality. The role combines people leadership, operational planning, process development, and cross-team collaboration - with a strong emphasis on building lasting capability within the team and embedding robust documentation and continuous improvement across the function.

You will report to the Head of Testing and be based between Alloyed's site in Yarnton and local testing sites, but travel to other testing sites in the UK may be required from time to time. A highly competitive remuneration package is offered, including equity incentives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign assembly/test work so it is delivered safely, on time and to standard
• Remove blockers and re-plan daily as priorities and the task pipeline change
• Own and improve scheduling/resourcing so technicians always have a clear work pipeline.
• Own work instructions/SOPs so processes are clear, followed consistently, and improved over time
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance to quality and H&S standards ("right first time")
• Support technicians with build/test issues, escalation, and capability development (incl. resourcing forecasts)
• Communicate plans, priorities and dependencies across programme stakeholders to keen teams aligned
• Set shop-floor standards for accountability, development and teamwork to enable repeatable, safe delivery
• Maintain 5S across assembly/test areas (housekeeping, layout and organisation)

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Six Sigma?, * Led assembly/test/manufacturing technician teams in a fast-paced development setting

• Run day-to-day operations in lab-based hardware test environments
• Plan and allocate work in a priority-shifting environment, including capacity planning
• Led 5S/Lean/continuous improvement on the shop floor
• Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs and operational documentation
• Worked in engineering development with defined quality systems and H&S frameworks
• Confident presenting ops performance: progress, risks/blockers and improvement actions
• UK driving licence and access to a car (mileage reimbursed)

Desired skills

• Used ERP/MES or digital shop-floor tools (e.g., Odoo, Airtable, Windchill)
• Formal continuous-improvement training/accreditation (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Exposure to engine/powertrain/rotating-equipment assembly and test
• Managed teams or operations across multiple sites/facilities

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else. Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world's fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance. We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting-edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.