Product Testing and Validation Manager- PRC

Rain Bird Corporation; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rain Bird Corporation in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a Product Testing and Validation Manager for the PRC. You will lead the Product Research Center, driving hands-on testing, quality assurance, and product validation across engineering and production.

The role requires strong communication, safety commitments, and a drive for continuous improvement. You will hire and manage PRC staff, oversee test equipment design, and coordinate testing across both on-site and remote facilities, while

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Experience managing production operations, including temporary staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Hands-on problem solver with mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of design, materials and solid/fluid mechanics.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling and industrial sensors.
• Experience working in / leading at a 5S environment ensuring efficiency.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsabilités

• Hire, manage, and lead PRC staff to ensure safe and high‑quality testing practices.
• Test products for quality, competitiveness, design validation of new or modified products.
• Provide guidance on test equipment design and support offsite testing needs at remote Rain Bird facilities.
• Manage PRC budget and monthly expense allocations.

Connaissances

Staff leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Budget management

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Formation

B.S. degree in Engineering

Advanced degree (desired)

Outils

3D solid modeling

Industrial sensors

Automation concepts

Description du poste

Product Testing and Validation Manager – PRC

As part of Rain Bird’s Technology and Innovation group, this role heads the Product Research Center (PRC), supporting engineering and production through hands‑on product testing. It requires a self‑driven individual with strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, and a focus on continuous improvement, offering broad exposure to Rain Bird products and increased organizational visibility.

Responsibilities

• Hire, manage, and lead PRC staff to ensure safe and high‑quality testing practices.
• Test products for quality, competitiveness, design validation of new or modified products.
• Provide guidance on test equipment design and support offsite testing needs at remote Rain Bird facilities.
• Manage PRC budget and monthly expense allocations.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering with typically 8+ years of experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Experience managing or a strong desire to lead in a production operation, including temporary contract employees.
• Ability to manage multiple projects including definition, planning, budgeting, schedule compression, and tracking.
• Hands‑on problem solver with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of design, materials and solid/fluid mechanics.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling and / or industrial sensors.
• Experience working in / leading at 5S environment ensuring organizational efficiency.
• Demonstrated success establishing and maintaining a safe work environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• Experience identifying and implementing automation to improve a Job Shop environment.
• Knowledge of automated data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of injection‑molded plastic component design and plastic materials.
• Knowledge of irrigation design, sprinklers, valves, and nozzle performance testing.
• Knowledge of pump systems, sizing, and basic maintenance.
• Skilled in recruiting, training, and maintaining a temporary staff.
• Skilled working with external contractors and contracts to support facility maintenance.
• Experience with Lean philosophies deployed in a production environment.
• Budgeting and income statement experience.

Rain Bird Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer