Hardware Quality Assurance Manager

Industrial-Scientific; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 114,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Industrial Scientific seeks a highly skilled HQA Manager to lead hardware testing and validation across the product lifecycle. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensuring comprehensive test plans, reliable results, and adherence to agency approvals (UL, CSA, ATEX, IEC, MSHA).

Experience in electronics packaging testing, data-driven problem solving, and mentoring technicians is essential for advancing our industry-leading gas detection solutions.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited engineering college or university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in hardware life cycle testing and validation.
• Progressive experience managing testing and validation processes.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as thermal chambers, gas detection equipment and scopes.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute processes for testing component and system level specifications and requirements.
• Lead team to troubleshoot new or legacy products with a data-driven approach.
• Ensure testing to meet reliability and serviceability requirements throughout the product life span.
• Create, update, and maintain HQA process and procedural documentation.
• Travel to customer locations to resolve issues and collect Voice of Customer (less than 10%).

Skills

Testing leadership

Hardware testing

Data-driven troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Windchill PLM

Oracle EBS

JAMA

JIRA

Job description

Do you want a career that serves a higher purpose?The people at Industrial Scientific are committed to ending death on the job by 2050, and we need your help. We hire smart, motivated people, give them world-class tools in a supportive environment, and we let them do their job. In return, our team is highly engaged, creates quality solutions and delivers outstanding customer service. Our leaders understand the critical elements of breakthrough performance: bringing out the best in people; creating a climate of trust, openness, and high performance; fostering candor; and treating people fairly and with dignity. Industrial Scientific provides the environment, leadership and support that enable our team members to exceed their career expectations consistently.The HQA Manager is a highly skilled professional who leads and directs hardware testing and validation activities. This person acts as a hands-on manager to ensure testing and validation projects are thoroughly tested to replicate potential in-field exposure in the required time frame while maintaining the highest quality standards. This role works with a cross-functional team to test and validate past, current and future industrial safety products and solutions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This position is responsible for managing processes and teams to develop detailed testing plans and protocols throughout the product development lifecycle. This position will also be involved in the sustaining, VAVE, and quality improvement of ISC legacy products. This position is expected to work closely with various groups to fully assure a properly tested product is released to production and maintaining the testing process documentation.The duties may include but are not limited to:Define and execute processes and procedures for testing component and system level specifications and requirementsDefine and execute processes and procedures for testing to comply with agency approvals (UL, CSA, ATEX, IEC, MSHA, etc.)Lead team to troubleshoot new or legacy products with a data-driven approachLead team to resolve complex product issues through detailed analysis, rapid experimentations, test planning, and novel idea generationResponsible for testing to meet expected customer use case for reliability, and serviceability requirements throughout the expected life span of the productLead innovation in testing that provides high level of accelerated life testing expected in fieldCreate, update, and maintain HQA process and procedural documentationEnforce, and mature the corporate testing and validation processesMentor and provide technical guidance to HQA techniciansTravel to customer locations to resolve issues, collect Voice of Customer and visit suppliers to go to Gemba (travel less than 10%)QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (Non-Negotiable):Associates degree from an accredited engineering college or university or equivalent experienceMinimum 10 years of experience in hardware life cycle testing and validationDemonstrated progressive experience managing a testing and validation processesDemonstrated progressive experience with using equipment and knowledge to troubleshoot problemsExperience with establishing best practices for testingExperience in electronics packaging testingExperience with typical laboratory equipment such as thermal chambers, gas detection equipment and scopesProficiency in basic computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to work independently and in a cross-functional teamAbility to commit to and work under deadlinesDemonstrated analytical skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsQUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED (Negotiable):Experience leading a team of TechniciansUnderstanding of accelerated testing processesProficiency in using Windchill PLM, Oracle EBS, JAMA, and JIRAUnderstanding of simulation analysis tools and techniquesExperience in statistical analysisExperience in project managementDemonstrated understanding of Stage-Gate development processIndustrial Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, with or without notice.Fortive Corporation OverviewFortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.About Industrial ScientificIndustrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or EquityThis position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.Pay RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 114,100.00 - 190,500.00Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail] salary range for this position (in local currency) is 114,100.00 - 190,500.00This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.