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.