Sr Test Engineering Manager

Jabil•Florence, KY

About The Position

The Sr. Test Engineering Manager is responsible for providing optimal test solutions and strategies through effective management of people, systems, procedures, and equipment. The role maintains and advances innovation and continuous improvement within Test Engineering by applying new technologies in systems, equipment, and processes. It provides support to customers, team members, and shareholders and supports global Test Engineering initiatives. The manager oversees the Test Engineering Department, develops employees and teams, manages operations metrics and assets, and supports production ramps and new business start-ups. The position also develops testing capabilities, improves processes, reduces costs, and ensures test equipment is maintained to minimize downtime.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of test engineering in the SMT industry.
Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
Ability to handle complex engineering issues and provide engineering solutions for company operations.
Experience with commercial and custom automated test equipment.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate about scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to present information effectively to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil software packages.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and email.
Minimum of 8 years of work-related experience.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
A combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate quotations for new models from new and existing customers to support company growth.
Manage the Test Engineering Department to operate efficiently and with integrity.
Review and develop department structure, seating capacity, and forecasts; manage operations metrics and assets.
Research, develop, and implement Workcell systems, support, and ISO/QS systems.
Compile and document data to analyze performance and make changes to testing processes.
Develop, motivate, and challenge Test Engineering employees; organize workloads and ensure employees are appropriately challenged.
Ensure test equipment is maintained in optimal condition to minimize downtime.
Seek new test technologies to support employee development and provide added value to customers.
Establish a failure analysis group to track cost-effective test reject inventory and report process-related failures.
Establish a test development group to increase company value and meet customer needs.
Reduce costs through automation and process simplification.
Provide timely and meaningful employee performance feedback, conduct annual performance appraisals, and develop training plans.
Hire, train, and manage test personnel to support production ramps and new business start-ups.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.