New Product Development (NPD) Testing Technician

JPW Industries • La Vergne, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At JPW Industries, we don't just build products, we build careers. Put your hands on the products before anyone else does. Every new tool that carries a Jet, Powermatic, or Wilton badge has to earn it, and you are the person who makes sure it does. As our QA Test Technician you live in the space between a great idea and a great product: testing prototypes, breaking down what fails, validating what works, and handing engineers the hard data they need to get it right before it ever reaches a customer's shop. JPW Industries is a leader in woodworking and metalworking machinery and tools, home to Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh, and Axiom. Our New Product Development lab is where those brands are pushed, measured, and proven. You will be at the center of that work, close enough to the product to influence how it is designed, built, and trusted.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of hands-on product testing, quality assurance, or manufacturing support, ideally in machinery, tools, or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency reading engineering drawings and specifications, and with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Comfortable interpreting technical data.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and Six Sigma principles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fabrication and assembly skills; able to operate testing equipment and machinery.
• Proficient with CAD software and Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.
• Clear written documentation and the confidence to present test status and results in cross-functional settings, including a weekly engineering sync.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in an industrial shop environment.
• Steel toe shoes required in the testing area; occasional extended or flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or associate's degree in a technical field preferred but not required.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or a similar quality certification preferred.
• Assembling and debugging PCBs and electrical equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on testing of prototypes and competitor benchmarks, including mechanical, electrical, and functional evaluation against design specs.
• Assemble and evaluate complex electro-mechanical products using work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and give design engineers clear, detailed feedback.
• Perform inspections and audits of components and assemblies against quality standards for new and existing products.
• Run incoming, in-process, and final inspections of components, materials, and assemblies.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for any defects identified.
• Record and compile test data, write test reports, and maintain inventory of components and testing materials.
• Maintain detailed documentation of procedures, results, and prototype modifications.
• Support the handoff of new products from design to manufacturing and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and telehealth from Day 1
• Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career Development & Learning Opportunities
• Team Member Appreciation Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED