Testing Manager

Harvey Performance Company • Gorham, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Testing Manager leads a highly skilled team of Testing Engineers, oversees sophisticated laboratory operations, and ensures that product development and continuous improvement initiatives are supported with rigorous, data‑driven testing methodologies. This role serves as a technical authority, guiding decision‑making that impacts tooling design, product reliability, and testing processes across all brands and cross functional priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in reliability engineering preferably in tooling, precision components or manufacturing environments
• Strong background in CAM programming (MasterCAM, NX) and CNC operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex testing programs and manage multiple high‑impact testing initiatives with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tool grinding and related CAM platforms (ToolStudio, VGPro) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership by providing performance coaching and technical mentorship to Testing Engineers.
• Drive effective resource allocation to ensure program deadlines are met across multiple concurrent testing initiatives.
• Cultivate a team culture grounded in innovation, accountability, and a commitment to safety.
• Review, evaluate, and authorize test strategies, methodologies, and technical reports to ensure quality expectations and accuracy is maintained throughout.
• Execute tests in strict accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Oversee post‑test evaluations of materials, tools, and components, ensuring accurate documentation, traceability, and technical integrity.
• Develop, validate, and optimize CAM programs to support intricate test setups, tooling configurations, and customer‑specific technical requirements.
• Perform detailed post-test inspections utilizing advanced metrology equipment, including CMMs, 3D tool scanners, and hardness testers.
• Interpret complex datasets and identify engineering trends or anomalies to guide product design, process improvements, and cross‑functional decision‑making
• Prepare comprehensive, technical reports that communicate findings, analytical methods, and recommendations.
• Oversee all aspects of lab operations, including equipment maintenance, tooling and fixturing procurement, and test scheduling.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across testing procedures, lab organization, and safety compliance to develop and refine testing procedures as needed
• Demonstrate ongoing industry engagement in tooling and machining technology best practices and trends through professional study, field visits, tradeshows, and literature review.

Benefits

• A fun, rapid-growing environment where new opportunities are regularly made available..
• Newly built 79,000 Sq Ft. state of the art manufacturing facility offering the opportunity to work with Rollomatic and Walter machines.
• Opportunities for training and development, including tuition reimbursement.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, vision insurance, employee equity program, and a 401k match program, along with profit sharing.
• Exceptional Employee Referral Program.
• Relocation Assistance provided for candidates who are not local to the area.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and a robust tiered training program – no experience required, earn while you learn!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees