Engineering Manager: Test Automation & Process Excellence

45 Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o; Niepołomice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Poland is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Test Automation to lead a team of software and test engineers and drive excellence in test processes within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting.

You will develop staff, optimize testing methods, oversee capital plans and budgets, and support customers and suppliers across manufacturing operations, embedding Lean, Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 principles.

Qualifications

• Excellent people, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate engineers to perform beyond their comfort zone.
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and formal problem solving tools.
• Significant understanding of production processes for electronics controllers and electromechanical actuators assembly and test in industrial and aero environments.
• Understanding of EOL test designs and programming.
• Understanding Industry 4.0.
• Experience with production transfers between sites.
• 10+ years engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial or test engineering; at least 3 years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and manage a staff of test engineers.
• Develop, improve, and validate testing processes for existing and new products according to LEAN Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Develop relevant capital plans and drive continuous improvement activities to improve the productivity of the test operations.
• Plan and execute department budget.
• Support customers and suppliers in process related matters as required to fulfill the needs of the organization.

Skills

People management

Coaching

Lean Six Sigma

Electronics production

EOL testing

Industry 4.0

Production transfers

Leadership experience

Job description

Woodward Poland is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Test Automation to lead a team of software and test engineers and drive excellence in test processes within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting.

You will develop staff, optimize testing methods, oversee capital plans and budgets, and support customers and suppliers across manufacturing operations, embedding Lean, Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 principles.