Lead Test Engineer – Validation & KPI Champion

Techtronic Industries Co Mexico S De RL De CV; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Sr. Test Engineer to lead product validation and testing activities, driving KPI achievement and continuous improvement. You will oversee cross‑functional teams, ensure readiness of qualification plans, and implement corrective actions based on data analysis.

This role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma methods and capacity planning. You will mentor engineers, manage testing priorities, and collaborate across departments to resolve product, process, and testing issues while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Electronics or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering, validation, testing, or product development.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Advanced English proficiency; strong project management and continuous improvement experience.
• Background in RCA, KPI management, Lean/Six Sigma, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee product validation and testing activities.
• Monitor KPIs including on-time test initiation and completion.
• Analyze test plans and ensure readiness for qualification activities.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage testing capacity, resources, and project priorities.
• Review GRS requests, progress, and tool availability.
• Ensure proper execution of testing methodologies and processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Develop, coach, and mentor engineers and future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Root Cause Analysis

Project management

Advanced English

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Minitab

SolidWorks

NX

GD&T

MS Office

Time & motion analysis

Job description

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Sr. Test Engineer to lead product validation and testing activities, driving KPI achievement and continuous improvement. You will oversee cross‑functional teams, ensure readiness of qualification plans, and implement corrective actions based on data analysis.

This role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma methods and capacity planning. You will mentor engineers, manage testing priorities, and collaborate across departments to resolve product, process, and testing issues while