{"id":4161,"date":"2026-07-31T09:57:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4161"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:01:35","slug":"operations-lead-emc-electromagnetic-compatibility-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/operations-lead-emc-electromagnetic-compatibility-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Operations Lead, EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_7a0f4ce2 _57da59c4 a9d8ea3c _486fd85d added7ea _416cef78 _47499844 f530d4d3\">\n<h2 class=\"_036a6bd2 e9aa52f2 fbe4ce26 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _7be026de _9cc40cf0 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_036a6bd2 ffb20cf8 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _161d0ab1 _53e08334 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe _0beeab02\"><span class=\"_9eb8c44b df3c50bf f530d4d3\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Job Description<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>UL Solutions is hiring an Operations Lead to run one of the UK\u2019s most advanced EMC testing laboratories. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer or Laboratory Supervisor who is ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role. Combining technical expertise with operational responsibility, this position offers the chance to develop and apply leadership skills, drive laboratory performance, and make a significant impact on the future success of the business.<\/p>\n<p>The Operations Lead role provides a unique platform to influence strategy, lead high-performing teams, enhance operational excellence, and shape the growth and direction of a respected laboratory operation while accelerating your own career progression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong>Team Leadership<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_93e03dbb fdf538dc f530d4d3\">\n<li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians<\/li>\n<li>Create a positive, high-performance culture<\/li>\n<li>Set clear goals and provide regular feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_036a6bd2 ffb20cf8 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _161d0ab1 _53e08334 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe _0beeab02\"><span class=\"_9eb8c44b df3c50bf f530d4d3\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Operational Delivery<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_93e03dbb fdf538dc f530d4d3\">\n<li>Drive efficiency across lab operations, workflow, and resource allocation<\/li>\n<li>Use data (utilisation, margins, delivery metrics) to improve performance<\/li>\n<li>Implement continuous improvement initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_036a6bd2 ffb20cf8 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _161d0ab1 _53e08334 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe _0beeab02\"><span class=\"_9eb8c44b df3c50bf f530d4d3\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Project &amp; Technical Oversight<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_93e03dbb fdf538dc f530d4d3\">\n<li>Oversee test programmes and ensure high-quality delivery<\/li>\n<li>Support problem-solving and technical decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Ensure adherence to standards and best practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_036a6bd2 ffb20cf8 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _161d0ab1 _53e08334 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe _0beeab02\"><span class=\"_9eb8c44b df3c50bf f530d4d3\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Customer &amp; Commercial Impact<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_93e03dbb fdf538dc f530d4d3\">\n<li>Act as a trusted escalation point for customers<\/li>\n<li>Partner with sales on scope, pricing, and delivery<\/li>\n<li>Own financial performance including cost and revenue management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_036a6bd2 ffb20cf8 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _161d0ab1 _53e08334 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe _0beeab02\"><span class=\"_9eb8c44b df3c50bf f530d4d3\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>You don\u2019t need to be an EMC expert. We are open to candidates from EMC, RF, wireless, product validation, compliance, or broader engineering\/test environments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might be:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_93e03dbb fdf538dc f530d4d3\">\n<li>A senior engineer ready for your first leadership role<\/li>\n<li>A team leader looking for more scope and impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_036a6bd2 ffb20cf8 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _161d0ab1 _53e08334 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe _0beeab02\"><span class=\"_9eb8c44b df3c50bf f530d4d3\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>You will bring:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_93e03dbb fdf538dc f530d4d3\">\n<li>Strong people leadership and communication skills<\/li>\n<li>A collaborative and positive approach<\/li>\n<li>Data-driven thinking and problem-solving ability<\/li>\n<li>Commercial awareness (cost, pricing, performance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_036a6bd2 ffb20cf8 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _161d0ab1 _53e08334 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe _0beeab02\"><span class=\"_9eb8c44b df3c50bf f530d4d3\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Experience:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_93e03dbb fdf538dc f530d4d3\">\n<li>Strong experience in a technical or lab-based environment<\/li>\n<li>Leadership experience (formal or informal)<\/li>\n<li>Degree in engineering or related field (nice to have, not essential)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_036a6bd2 ffb20cf8 aafb359a _5103d7b2 _161d0ab1 _53e08334 c4f9c7ca d39a080c fde28d88 _898929fe _0beeab02\"><span class=\"_9eb8c44b df3c50bf f530d4d3\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">This is an onsite role, 5 days per week in Basingstoke.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Us<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers\u2019 product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers\u2019 products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About The Team<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and \ufb01gure out exactly how it works. That\u2019s what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We\u2019re always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. 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