Senior Manager – Production Test Engineering

Senior Manager – Production Test Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience leading production test engineering.
• Expertise in Linux, LabVIEW, and NixOS.
• Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards.
• Proficiency in using electronic test equipment.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware.
• Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES)
• Experience in managing projects that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the production test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
• Architect and oversee the production test strategy to ensure scalable operations at Arsenal, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
• Strategize and implement advancements in production testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
• Establish a robust test infrastructure capable of evaluating diverse hardware scales and complexities.
• Communicate strategic visions to key stakeholders, guiding the scaling of platforms from pre-production (LRIP) through to mass production (FRP).
• Collaborate with product development for design testability, ensuring seamless production integration.
• Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
• Champion initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Develop test protocols within MES and provide comprehensive training to technicians.
• Administer testing budgets and predict resource requirements for personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Implement comprehensive training and documentation to elevate team expertise and support knowledge transfer.
• Cultivate a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Act as the go-to technical authority for production test matters, advising on and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for production test equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of production test systems and teams.
• Proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and test automation.
• Knowledge of PCBA design, mechanical design, and ESS testing.
• Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols.
• Experience with HASS & ESS-related testing (Thermal, Vibration, etc.).
• Active Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.