Electronics Test & Validation Supervisor

ZF Group; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ZF Group in Monterrey seeks an ET&V Supervisor to lead the Test & Validation Lab, coordinating test activities, budgets, and global collaborations across locations. The role ensures ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and compliance with customer and OEM requirements.

You will manage staffing, develop capital plans, prepare technical proposals, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining a safe, efficient laboratory environment. English communication and travel readiness are essential.

Formación

• 10+ years of professional experience in a test, validation, or quality organization with hands-on lab/test experience.
• Familiarity with automotive test requirements and international standards (ISO, ASTM, SAE, CISPR, IEC, DIN).
• Experience with test equipment, lab infrastructure, and testing procedures across climatic/environmental, mechanical, electrical, and EMC domains.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership for ET&V labs, coordinating site-wide test activities, priorities, and resources.
• Lead development and implementation of lab infrastructure and equipment with suppliers.
• Lead efforts to obtain and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and customer/OEM approvals.
• Assign work, balance staffing, and identify training and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with global ET&V locations to standardize processes and best practices.
• Drive execution of projects and testing activities to meet commitments.
• Develop cost estimates, resource plans, and capital investment budgets.
• Prepare technical proposals and risk assessments with mitigation plans.
• Identify cost-reduction and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organized lab environment and 5S standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Communication

English proficiency

Problem solving

Educación

BSEE or related technical field

Herramientas

Automotive test equipment

Laboratory infrastructure

Descripción del empleo

Job description: Job Description

About the team:

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Test & Validation Lab team in Monterrey. The Chassis Solutions Division of ZF North America offers application-specific solutions for a variety of automotive steering, braking, suspension, and chassis components. Continued growth in our Monterrey office has created an opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team.

What you can look forward to as the ET&V Supervisor:

• Provide overall leadership for the ET&V labs, coordinating site-wide test activities, priorities, resources, and operational needs across applicable test functions.
• Lead the development and implementation of ET&V lab infrastructure and equipment in coordination with local and global suppliers, ensuring technical requirements, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Lead activities required to obtain and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and applicable customer/OEM laboratory approvals for the Monterrey ET&V site.
• Assign work, balance staffing needs, and identify training and employee development opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with other global ZF ET&V locations to implement standardized processes, procedures, methodologies, and operational best practices.
• Drive execution of ET&V projects, testing activities, and related departmental responsibilities to meet business and customer commitments.
• Develop cost estimates and resource requirements for current and future business needs.
• Develop and manage capital investment plans, departmental budgets, staffing, and other resources required to support laboratory operations.
• Prepare technical proposals and responses to customer requirements. Perform risk assessments and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and operational-efficiency initiatives.
• Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment, including implementation of applicable safety and 5S standards.

Profile description:

Your profile as a Supervisor:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of professional experience within a test, validation, or quality organization, including significant hands‑on experience in a laboratory or test environment.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive electronic component test and validation requirements.
• Familiarity with test specifications from major automotive OEMs and applicable international standards, including ISO, ASTM, SAE, CISPR, IEC, and DIN.
• Practical understanding of automotive test equipment, laboratory infrastructure, and test procedures in the areas of climatic/environmental, mechanical, electrical, and EMC testing.
• Demonstrated project management and technical leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of operational and capital budgeting, including the ability to develop business cases supporting laboratory investment and resource needs.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Business‑fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, concise, and effective visual presentations.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and team leadership skills

We offer:

Why to choose ZF?

• Benefits above the law.
• Global growth opportunities.
• Competitive Wages.