Testing Manager

The Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.

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
• Familiarity with tool grinding and related CAM platforms (ToolStudio, VGPro) is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex testing programs and manage multiple high-impact testing initiatives with exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or equivalent experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Reliability Engineering
• Testing Methodologies
• Technical Report Writing
• Advanced Metrology Equipment Operation
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Industry Engagement

Benefits

A fun, rapid-growing environment where new opportunities are regularly made available.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement and a robust tiered training program – no experience required, earn while you learn!

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The role is remote, with the expectation that candidates are located within a reasonable driving distance of one of our U.S. facilities with Testing Labs to support occasional onsite work, collaboration, and project needs. U.S. locations include Gorham, ME and Meridian, ID.