North America Test Engineering Manager

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The Supply Chain & Procurement Transformation department is a specialized team focused on fundamentally improving and modernizing an organization's supply chain and procurement functions. This isn't just about incremental improvements; it's about driving significant, strategic change to create a more efficient, resilient, and value‑driven supply chain.

North America Test Engineering Manager to lead a team of Test Engineers, overseeing the strategy, development, and execution of product testing to ensure quality. This role involves managing staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. It also includes collaborating with other departments to define testing strategies, create test plans, and manage resources. The Manager will collaborate extensively with cross‑functional departments such as R&D, product management, and manufacturing to define robust testing strategies, create detailed test plans, and efficiently manage resources.

• Strategic Planning:
  Develop and implement a comprehensive test engineering strategy aligned with overall business objectives and product roadmaps.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Test Engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high productivity. This includes hiring, training, performance reviews, and career pathing.
• Test Process Management:
  Oversee the entire product testing lifecycle, from requirements analysis and test plan creation to execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with R&D, design, and manufacturing teams to integrate testing activities seamlessly into the product development process.
• Resource Management:
  Allocate and manage testing resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget, to optimize project timelines and costs.
• Quality Assurance:
  Establish and maintain high standards for product quality and reliability through effective testing methodologies.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate potential testing risks and challenges.
• Reporting:
  Provide regular updates and reports on testing progress, issues, and overall product quality to senior management.

• Continuously find methods to improve efficiency metrics for the team (on‑time delivery, cost, quality).
• Research and implement new testing technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance test coverage and effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the test engineering function.

• Coordinate resources and tasks to meet overall group objectives and priorities.
• Monitor achievements and costs, and remove barriers to group success.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring clear communication and timely completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestones.

• Strong background in LabVIEW Development.
• In‑depth knowledge of hardware and RF testing principles and applications.
• Extensive programming experience in C, C#, and C++.
• Proven experience managing and leading technical teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with various testing methodologies (e.g., agile, waterfall) and test automation frameworks.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

• Demonstrated experience with product development life cycles and quality assurance processes.
• Experience managing test environments and tools, improving test processes, and providing technical leadership and mentorship.
• 8+ years of experience in Test Engineering.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or…