Senior Manager, Manufacturing Product & Test Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI readiness and manufacturing ramp strategies to ensure successful product launches.
• Oversee product engineering activities supporting manufacturing, including BOM management, configuration control, and engineering change implementation (ECO/ECN).
• Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and design for reliability (DFR) principles are embedded in product development.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of product-related issues in production and the field.
• Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing test strategies, including functional, parametric, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Optimize test coverage, cycle time, and cost while maintaining product quality and compliance.
• Implement advanced test technologies, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and insight.
• Partner with design to ensure smooth product transfers from development to manufacturing.
• Establish robust validation processes and pilot builds.
• Drive readiness reviews, risk assessments, and launch performance tracking.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to improve yield, throughput, and reliability.
• Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and test bottlenecks.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards for product performance, test efficiency, and manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment on product requirements and execution.
• Support supplier selection and qualification for test equipment and capabilities.
• Act as a key liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams globally.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing product and test engineering teams across multiple locations.
• Develop organizational capability in advanced test engineering, data analytics, and product support.
• Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, or related field); Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 8-10+ years of experience in product engineering or test engineering, with at least 5+ years in a management role.
• Proven track record supporting complex product portfolios.
• Deep knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration control, and engineering change processes.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing test methodologies, test system design, and validation processes.
• Experience with DFM, DFT, DFR, and reliability engineering principles.
• Familiarity with automation, data acquisition systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Background in test automation, software-driven testing, and data analytics platforms.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.
• Financial acumen, including capital planning and cost optimization.
• Track record of successful product launches and manufacturing scale-ups.