Assistant Test Engineering Manager

Jabil • Florence, KY

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About The Position

The Assistant Test Engineering Manager provides optimal test solutions and strategies through effective management of people, systems, procedures, and equipment. The role drives innovation and continuous improvement in Test Engineering by applying new technologies to systems, equipment, and processes, while providing support to customers, team members, and shareholders.

The position oversees recruitment and retention, employee development, performance management, communication, departmental strategy, cost management, and forecasting. It also directs technical improvement and test engineering activities, including evaluating customer test strategies, recommending test solutions, developing specialized test equipment and software, and managing procurement of test equipment. The role supports product launches and troubled Workcells, shares best practices across Jabil facilities, and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of work-related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate about scientific or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil software packages.
• Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and email.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving varied concrete variables and limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
• Adherence to company safety, health, security, and other applicable procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and hire Assistant Test Engineering Managers; communicate candidate criteria to recruiters and coach Test Engineering Managers on interviewing and hiring.
• Monitor team member turnover, identify contributing factors, and implement improvements.
• Identify team and individual strengths and development needs; create or validate training curricula; coach and mentor Test Engineering staff; and manage succession plans.
• Establish measurable individual and team goals, gather feedback on performance, provide coaching and counseling, conduct timely evaluations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate large teams and keep them focused during crises; ensure recognition and rewards are fair and consistent.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing within the department, adapting communication style to team members and encouraging their input.
• Develop and implement Test Engineering strategies aligned with campus strategic directions and the Workcell business strategy, and provide regular execution updates to business and operations leaders.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities, monitor departmental costs and trends, and provide cost feedback to peers.
• Prepare timely departmental forecasts and compare forecasts with historical actual results to assess trends.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis and metrics management; assess Workcell data-gathering methods; and ensure procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
• Identify and implement improved practices and processes, establish measurement systems where possible, and share best practices with other Jabil facilities.
• Prioritize customer service by anticipating and addressing customer needs and resolving problems effectively.
• Support troubled Workcells and product launches, promoting a back-to-basics approach as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, including health, safety, quality, and security requirements, and appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Evaluate customer test strategies and recommend appropriate test solutions.
• Drive development of specialized test equipment and software, and manage procurement of test equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed