Test Engineer Manager

Creation Technologies•Newark, NY

10d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Test Engineer Manager is a functional engineering leader at Creation Technologies, overseeing Test Engineering at a manufacturing site that produces mission-critical, high-reliability electronic assemblies. The role leads Test Engineers and Test Technicians and is responsible for managing complex engineering work and optimizing processes used to produce and test circuit card assemblies and box assemblies. The manager applies industry expertise to advance manufacturing services, improve quality and efficiency, and allocate resources to high-priority work. The manager leads engineering teams, develops strategic plans and budgets, manages projects, supports new product launches through the NPI framework, and promotes continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma. The role also oversees staff training and development, ensures compliance with applicable standards and safety requirements, and maintains relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. For Test Engineering specifically, the manager leads the site’s test team and oversees test equipment, fixtures, setups, calibration, test frameworks, and performance indicators. The role works with design and manufacturing teams to integrate testing into product development and manufacturing, improve test coverage, and use automation and advanced testing technologies to increase test efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field focused on electronics and manufacturing processes, or equivalent industry or military training experience.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing, including at least 3 years in engineering management or leadership.
Aerospace, defense, and/or medical manufacturing experience is required for aerospace/defense or medical manufacturing sites.
Exceptional leadership and people-management skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
Strong knowledge of EMS manufacturing processes, business models, and the technical landscape.
Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects and solve problems.
Strong collaboration and interaction skills across organizational levels and with external partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and influence internal and external stakeholders such as customers and vendors.
Advanced subject-matter expertise in at least one of Test Engineering, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong understanding of the remaining engineering disciplines.
Experience with budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management.
Strong understanding of applicable compliance standards and requirements, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ITAR, CGP, IPC, and J-STD workmanship standards.
Excellent knowledge of test equipment and systems, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, executables, test stands, functional test systems, and LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor engineering teams, set goals and expectations, and support team members’ skills development and career progression.
Develop and implement strategic plans to improve manufacturing productivity, efficiency, quality, and process capabilities.
Follow the NPI framework to launch new products with support from cross-functional teams.
Manage engineering projects from conception through deployment, ensuring alignment with business strategies and delivery within budget and timelines.
Lead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.
Oversee training and professional development for engineering staff.
Monitor operations for compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders.
Prepare and manage engineering CAPEX and OPEX budgets, forecast needs, allocate resources, and control expenditures.
Champion lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques to reduce waste and process variability and improve productivity.
Lead the site Test Engineering team and oversee its tasks and activities.
Oversee the design and implementation of test fixtures and setups to improve test efficiency and accuracy.
Define and maintain the calibration program for test equipment.
Monitor and drive KPIs, analyze data, and resolve systemic process and performance issues.
Establish rigorous testing frameworks and protocols to assess product safety, performance, reliability, and market readiness.
Optimize testing operations through automation, data acquisition, analysis tools, and advanced testing technologies.
Integrate testing strategies with product design and manufacturing processes, working with those teams to incorporate test considerations early in development and ensure 100% coverage.
Lead initiatives that develop the skills of the testing team and keep personnel current with technological and methodological advances.