Test Engineering Manager

Ralliant•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead the test engineering team at the Beaverton Service Center. The role oversees calibration and testing of electronic equipment, including physical and dimensional calibration, to ensure accuracy and product quality. It requires expertise in metrology, programming, lean manufacturing, and hands-on use of AI automation capabilities such as Copilot and Claude. The manager will develop testing strategies and procedures, collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve workflows across global labs, and help raise productivity among the global technician pool. The role also involves maintaining test and measurement equipment, analyzing measurement uncertainty, applying metrology principles with the Global Head of Metrology, driving continuous improvement, recruiting and developing team members, maintaining team Quality Dashboards, and establishing standard work for team processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or at least 6 years of related work experience.
At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience; preferably in metrology or a related technical industry.
Understanding of quality management system policies and procedures, including ISO 9001 and ISO 17025:2018.
In-depth knowledge of new technologies and programming languages, including Python and LabVIEW.
Knowledge of and hands-on experience with AI Copilot/Claude automation capabilities.
Familiarity with a variety of test and measurement equipment.
Understanding of measurement uncertainty and metrology principles.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize testing workflows.
Managerial skills and ability to lead and inspire a team.
Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and a continuous improvement mindset.
Experience attracting, recruiting, and retaining high-performing employees.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of supervisory or management experience.
At least 5 years of technical experience in metrology, with demonstrated expertise in electronic equipment calibration or physical/dimensional calibration.
Programming experience, particularly Metcal programming.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the test engineering team, providing guidance and support.
Develop and implement testing strategies, processes, and procedures for electronic equipment calibration and physical/dimensional calibration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve testing issues and optimize workflows across global labs.
Maintain knowledge of new technologies and programming languages, with a focus on Python, Metcal programming, and LabVIEW.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of test and measurement equipment.
Analyze and create measurement uncertainties and apply metrology principles to improve testing accuracy and efficiency in collaboration with the Global Head of Metrology.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.
Attract, recruit, and retain talent for the test engineering team.
Provide training and development opportunities and support team members in developing AI capabilities and tools.
Maintain a Quality Dashboard for the different teams.
Set up standard work for processes in the teams.