Testing Manager

Nordson; Rubiera; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Precision Agriculture in Rubiera, Italy seeks a Testing Manager to lead a newly created testing and validation function across software, hardware, system and certification activities. You will guide a cross‑functional team and shape a world‑class testing organisation within a growing international business.

You will drive structured processes, accelerate validation, and develop the team through collaboration with R&D, Software, Mechanical Engineering and Regulatory stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a testing, validation or quality-related organisation or department.
• Strong leadership capability to guide technical teams.
• Deep knowledge of testing methodologies and validation processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Track record delivering process improvements with structured ways of working.
• English language skills at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing and validation activities across software, hardware, system, field and certification testing functions.
• Develop and grow testing teams while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Define, improve and standardise testing methodologies, processes and validation frameworks.
• Plan and execute validation activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure products are validated and released within project timelines.
• Evaluate testing facilities, equipment, tools and capabilities.
• Collaborate with R&D, Software, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management and Regulatory stakeholders.
• Drive organisational improvements and integrate testing functions into a coordinated structure.
• Manage external testing partners and laboratories as needed.
• Contribute to long-term testing strategy and resource planning.

Skills

People leadership

Testing methodologies

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

English (B2)

Job description

Nordson Precision Agriculture , a global leader in precision farming technologies, is seeking a highly motivated and talentedTesting Managerto join our team inRubiera ,Italy . We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the Role

Are you excited by the opportunity to build something rather than simply maintain it?

AsTesting Manager , you will play a key role in shaping the future of Testing & Validation within ARAG.This newly created position offers the opportunity to bring together multiple testing disciplines under a single vision, creating a more structured, efficient, and scalable approach to product validation across software, hardware, system, field, and certification activities.You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve testing methodologies, accelerate product development, and strengthen the way innovative solutions are brought to market. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to lead organisational change, develop people, and help define what a world‑class testing organisation should look like within a growing international business.For professionals who enjoy transformation, leadership, and making a visible impact, this role offers a rare opportunity to influence both the future organisation and the future products of ARAG.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing and validation activities across software, hardware, system, field and certification testing functions.
• Manage and develop testing teams while fostering collaboration across different testing disciplines.
• Define, improve and standardise testing methodologies, processes and validation frameworks.
• Support the planning and execution of validation activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure products are validated effectively and released within agreed project timelines.
• Evaluate and improve testing facilities, equipment, tools and overall testing capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Software, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management and Regulatory stakeholders.
• Drive organisational improvements and support the integration of separate testing functions into one coordinated structure.
• Manage external testing partners and laboratories when specialised validation support is required.
• Contribute to future growth plans by assessing team capabilities, resource needs and long‑term testing strategy.

Skills and QualificationsMust-Haves

• Previous experience leading a testing, validation or quality-related organisation or department.
• People leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, validation processes and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing structured ways of working.
• English language skills at B2 level or higher.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, hydraulics, electromechanical products or similar technical environments.
• Experience working with both software and hardware validation activities.
• Experience managing organisational change, transformation or departmental redesign initiatives.
• Experience in international or global organisations and environments.

Travel

Occasional travel to other ARAG/Nordson locations, external testing laboratories and customer sites may be required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and shape a newly created testing and validation organisation.
• Exposure to international product development and collaboration across global teams.
• Career growth opportunities with potential future expansion into a broader international testing leadership role.
• Professional development in a growing, innovative and technology-driven organisation.

Join ARAG S.r.l. - A Global Leader in Precision Farming Solutions

ARAG S.r.l. designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced components and systems for crop spraying, weed control, and crop protection, serving the Precision Farming sector. With a strong foundation in research, technological innovation, sustainability, and a people‑centric approach, ARAG has become one of the leading global players in agricultural technology.Founded in 1976 in Rubiera (Reggio Emilia), ARAG is part of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), serving as its Precision Agriculture Division (PAG).You’ll join a fast‑growing, internationally recognized organization committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.