HEAD OF OPERATIONS TESTING AND INFRAESTRUCTURE

FORVIA HELLA; Tlaquepaque; Presencial; MXN 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FORVIA HELLA seeks a seasoned Head of Operations Testing & Infrastructure to drive the development, industrialization, and deployment of testing solutions across multiple manufacturing sites. You will lead global programs for EOL testing, ICT fixtures, and tester manufacturing, while ensuring cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

The role requires strategic leadership, cross-regional coordination, and a strong background in automotive electronics manufacturing, with a focus on standardization

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred (Engineering, Technology Management, Operations, MBA).
• Minimum 10 years in Operations Testing or related leadership roles.
• Experience leading multinational engineering teams.
• Strong background in automotive electronics manufacturing.
• Experience managing international projects and cross-regional networks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global operations related to test and inspection systems development, assembly, validation, and deployment.
• Define and execute the global testing infrastructure strategy.
• Manage resources supporting international development and industrialization projects.
• Drive standardization of test technologies, processes, methods, and equipment across global sites.
• Ensure effective transfer of technology and know-how between regions and facilities.
• Lead strategic initiatives for testing technology roadmaps and infrastructure expansion.
• Coordinate global testing networks and technical communities.
• Achieve targets for quality, cost, delivery and productivity.
• Develop high-performance engineering teams and support recruitment and succession planning.

Conocimientos

EOL testing

ICT fixture design

Functional testers

Test architecture

Industrial automation

Cross-regional leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Location Tlaquepaque, Mexico

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS

We are seeking experienced talent to occupy the position: Head of Operations Testing & Infrastructure to lead the development, industrialization, and global deployment of testing solutions and infrastructure across multiple manufacturing locations. The role combines strategic leadership, operational excellence, technology management, and global team coordination.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving innovation and standardization in End-of-Line (EOL) testing, ICT fixture design and development, tester manufacturing, tool shop operations, and testing infrastructure while ensuring global know-how transfer, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Your Qualifications

Experience and knowledge about:

• End-of-Line (EOL) testers for PCBAs and electronic automotive products.
• In-Circuit Test (ICT) fixture design, development, validation, and industrialization.
• Functional testers, automated testing systems, and manufacturing test equipment.
• Tester builds operations and production support.
• Tool Shop management including machining, fixture construction, maintenance, and prototype manufacturing
• Electronics manufacturing processes and automotive quality standards.
• Production engineering, process optimization, and industrial automation.
• Test architecture, diagnostics, traceability, and data management systems.
• Capital equipment planning and infrastructure development.
• New technology introduction and innovation management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Master's Degree preferred (Engineering, Technology Management, Operations, Manufacturing, MBA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Operations Testing, Manufacturing Engineering, or Test Engineering leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading multinational engineering teams.
• Strong background in automotive electronics manufacturing.
• Experience managing international projects and cross-regional technical networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead global operations related to test and inspection systems development, assembly, validation, and deployment
• Define and execute the global testing infrastructure strategy.
• Manage technical and organizational resources supporting international development and industrialization projects.
• Drive standardization of test technologies, processes, methods, and equipment across global sites.
• Ensure effective transfer of technology, best practices, and technical know-how between regions and facilities.
• Lead strategic initiatives for testing technology roadmaps and infrastructure expansion.
• Coordinate global testing networks and technical communities.
• Ensure achievement of quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Develop high-performance engineering and technical teams.
• Support recruitment, coaching, succession planning, and competency development.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

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