Test Engineer Manager

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FUNCTION: Engineering – Test Engineering Leadership in a manufacturing site building worldclass, Mission Critical, High Reliability and Advanced electronic assemblies.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Functional Engineering Manager is a key leadership role at Creation Technologies, focused on overseeing Test Engineering. This leadership level position is crucial for driving the execution of complex engineering tasks, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring the creation, configuration, and optimization of processes required to produce and/or test Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and box assemblies. The role requires an agile leader who can apply deep industry knowledge to advance manufacturing services, drive continuous improvement, uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency and maneuver resources to deliver on high priority tasks.

DIRECT REPORTS : Test Engineers and Test Technicians

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

· Provide leadership and direction to engineering teams across their discipline: Foster a collaborative work environment, set clear goals and expectations, and mentor team members to enhance their skills and career progression.

· Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in manufacturing processes: Formulate long-term objectives to streamline operations, incorporating advanced technologies and methodologies to improve process capabilities.

· Follow the NPI framework launch new product with support from cross functional teams.

· Manage and coordinate engineering projects: Oversee project life cycles from conception to deployment, ensuring projects align with business strategies and are delivered within budget and timelines.

· Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department: Initiate and lead programs that encourage innovative thinking and the adoption of new engineering practices to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

· Oversee the training and professional development of engineering staff: Design comprehensive training programs to upskill employees, ensuring they remain adept with industry advancements and regulatory changes.

· Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations: Monitor operations to enforce adherence to international standards and safety guidelines, minimizing risks and ensuring a safe workplace.

· Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including suppliers and customers: Engage regularly with external partners to align engineering objectives with customer needs and supply chain capabilities.

· Prepare and manage the engineering CAPEX and OPEX budget; forecast needs and control expenditures:

·Strategically allocate resources, monitor financial performance, and adjust budgets to maximize return on investment.

· Champion the use of lean manufacturing and six sigma techniques: Implement process improvements that reduce waste and variability in manufacturing processes while enhancing productivity.

Test Engineering Manager Specific:

· Leads the Test engineering team at the site.

· Excellent knowledge of test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, digital multi-meter, logic analyzers) executables, test stand, functional test systems and LabVIEW etc.

· Oversees the design and implementation of test fixtures and setups to improve test efficiency and accuracy.

· Define and maintain the calibration program for test equipment.

· Monitors and drives key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyzes data to identify and resolve systemic process and performance issues.

· Establish rigorous testing frameworks to evaluate the safety and performance of products: Develop comprehensive test protocols that rigorously assess product reliability and readiness for market.

· Optimize testing operations by incorporating automation and advanced testing technologies: Leverage the latest in test automation, data acquisition, and analysis tools to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of testing procedures.

· Ensure that testing strategies are fully integrated with product design and manufacturing processes: Work closely with design and manufacturing teams to embed testing considerations early in the product development cycle to ensure 100% coverage.

· Oversees Test engineering tasks and activities with the support of Test Engineering team.

· Lead initiatives to enhance the skill set of the testing team: Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for testing personnel to stay current with technological and methodological advancements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Required Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with a focus on electronics and manufacturing processes

or equivalent industry or military training experience.

· Minimum of 10+ Years of progressive experience in electronics manufacturing including 3+ years in

engineering management/leadership roles.

· Aerospace, Defense and/or medical manufacturing experience required for A&D/Medical MFG sites.

Skills Required

· Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

· Strong knowledge of EMS manufacturing processes, business models, and the technical landscape.

· Proven track record in managing complex engineering projects, with a strong problem-solving capability.

· Excellent collaboration and interaction skills, capable of working effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.

· Exceptionally strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence decision-making for both internal and external stakeholders e.g., customers and vendors.

· Must have advanced SME expertise in 1 or more of the Test Engineering, Process Engineering or

Manufacturing Engineering, along with strong understanding of the remaining engineering discipline(s).

· Fiscal responsibility, with experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and performance management to achieve organizational goals.

· Have a strong understanding of relevant compliance standards and requirements e.g., ISO9001, ISO13485, ITAR, CGP, IPC and J-STD workmanship standards.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

Physical and/or Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color

vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE and/or electrostatic dissipative protection where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire is appropriate.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $ 135,000 and $ 165,000 USD per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonus