Testing Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

International collaboration

Career development opportunities

Professional development in a tech‑dr‑

Professional development in a tech‑dr

Job summary

Nordson Precision Agriculture in Rubiera, Italy, is seeking a Testing Manager to lead the newly created testing and validation organisation. You will unite software, hardware, system, field and certification testing under a single vision, shaping how products are validated and released.

You will develop people, drive transformation, and partner with R&D, regulatory, and global teams to accelerate product development and implement structured testing methodologies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a testing/quality function.
• Proven people leadership with technical teams.
• Strong testing methodologies and validation processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Experience driving process improvements.
• English at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and validation across software, hardware, system, field, and certification.
• Develop and manage testing teams; foster cross-discipline collaboration.
• Define and standardize testing methodologies and validation frameworks.
• Plan and execute validation activities throughout product lifecycle.
• Ensure on-time validation and release against project timelines.
• Improve facilities, equipment, tools, and capabilities.
• Collaborate with R&D, software, mechanical engineering, PM, and regulatory.
• Drive organizational improvements and unify testing functions.
• Manage external testing partners and labs when needed.
• Contribute to long-term testing strategy and team growth.

Skills

People leadership

Testing methodologies

Stakeholder management

Process improvements

English proficiency

Job description

Nordson Precision Agriculture , a global leader in precision farming technologies, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Testing Manager to join our team in Rubiera , 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?

As Testing 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 Qualifications

Must-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.