Manufacturing Testing Manager

SPT Labtech•Covina, CA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Testing Manager leads testing of precision dispensing head assemblies before shipment, from incoming inspection through final leak and functional release. The role develops and carries out a test strategy that supports production schedules, standardizes test processes and procedures, and drives root cause analysis on test failures. The manager makes go/no-go release decisions for each unit and works closely with production, supplier quality, and the international engineering team. The role oversees daily test operations, including scheduling, staffing, equipment, and throughput. It owns the test lifecycle, test procedures, pass/fail criteria in partnership with engineering, golden reference units, and test equipment calibration and maintenance. The manager leads failure analysis and continuous improvement, manages quality-system records and corrective actions, establishes performance KPIs, and supports audits and product introductions. The role also hires, trains, certifies, and mentors test technicians and promotes accurate data and early escalation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, or quality engineering, or equivalent experience.
7+ years in test, quality, or manufacturing engineering for precision instruments, medical devices, or fluidic assemblies.
2+ years managing technicians or a manufacturing test team.
Hands-on experience with leak and pressure-decay testing and sealing design, including O-rings and gland dimensions.
Working knowledge of GD&T, surface-finish specifications, and reading mechanical drawings.
Proven use of structured root cause analysis methods, including 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone, and statistics such as SPC, Cp/Cpk, and DOE.
Experience working under ISO 9001, including NCR/CAPA and document control.
Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
Strong communication at all levels and the ability to make independent, informed decisions under tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with liquid-handling or life-science lab automation instruments.
Familiarity with surface metrology, such as profilometry or optical measurement systems, and machined-part cleanliness, including deburring and residue.
Knowledge of stainless steel grades for machined parts and passivation.
Background in Lean Manufacturing.
ASQ certification (CQE, CQM, or CRE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
Test automation experience, such as LabVIEW or Python.
Experience with CE marking technical files and customer or notified-body audits.
Multi-site experience working with an overseas engineering or parent-company team.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a manufacturing test strategy that supports production schedules and business goals.
Oversee day-to-day test operations, including scheduling, staffing, equipment, and throughput against the production plan.
Own the full test lifecycle, from requirements and plans through execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
Own leak, pressure-decay, and functional test procedures; set pass/fail criteria with engineering.
Maintain golden reference units to ensure results remain comparable over time.
Keep test fixtures and instruments calibrated and maintained to minimize downtime.
Allocate and manage test resources, including people, equipment, and budget.
Lead root cause analysis on test failures using 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone methods, and track corrective actions to closure.
Design and run structured test plans (DOE) to isolate causes such as seal gland depth, bore surface finish, burrs, and cleaning residue.
Arrange outside metrology when in-house capability is insufficient.
Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction through test automation and process simplification.
Evaluate and introduce new test technologies, tools, and methods.
Standardize test processes, SOPs, work instructions, and records under the ISO 9001 quality system.
Execute nonconformance (NCR) and CAPA procedures tied to test results.
Establish and monitor KPIs for yield, throughput, and quality, and brief senior leadership on performance and risks.
Support CE marking and customer audits with complete, traceable test records.
Support new product introduction and design transfer, including test method development and validation.
Work with supplier quality on incoming inspection of machined parts and provide test data feedback to suppliers.
Partner with assembly teams on build practices that affect test yield.
Represent test in cross-functional forums and act as the site test contact for the international engineering team.
Hire, train, certify, and mentor test technicians; lead performance reviews and career development.
Maintain the team matrix and build a culture of accurate data and early escalation.