Sr Test Engineer

Techtronic Industries Co Mexico S De RL De CV; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Leader Engineer to drive validation and testing activities, analyze data, and lead cross-functional teams. You will monitor KPIs, optimize resources, and implement corrective actions to achieve measurable results.

Strong Lean/Six Sigma background and English proficiency are required to mentor engineers and advance projects. The role emphasizes collaboration across functions, capacity planning, and adherence to established testing methodologies in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, validation, testing, or product development.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong background in Root Cause Analysis, KPI management, and resource planning.
• Knowledge of quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee product validation and testing activities.
• Monitor and drive department KPIs, including on-time test initiation, completion, checklist closure, action item completion, and material readiness.
• Analyze test plans and ensure readiness for upcoming qualification activities.
• Drive root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage testing capacity, resources, and project priorities.
• Review and monitor GRS requests, progress, and tool availability.
• Ensure proper execution of testing methodologies and adherence to established processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve product, process, and testing-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement projects through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop, coach, and mentor engineers and future leaders.

Skills

Advanced English

Leadership

Project management

Root Cause Analysis

KPI management

Resource planning

Quality systems

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Minitab

SolidWorks

NX

GD&T

MS Office

Time and motion analysis

Job description

Job Description: The Leader Engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate execution of testing activities through logical data analysis, evidence-based decision making, and implementation of corrective actions. This role drives KPI achievement, continuous improvement initiatives, and measurable business results while leading engineering resources and supporting Milwaukee's product qualification and validation processes.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead and oversee product validation and testing activities. Monitor and drive department KPIs, including on-time test initiation, completion, checklist closure, action item completion, and material readiness. Analyze test plans and ensure readiness for upcoming qualification activities. Drive root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Manage testing capacity, resources, and project priorities. Review and monitor GRS requests, progress, and tool availability. Ensure proper execution of testing methodologies and adherence to established processes. Partner cross-functionally to resolve product, process, and testing-related issues. Support continuous improvement projects through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Develop, coach, and mentor engineers and future leaders within the organization.

What You'll Bring Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, validation, testing, or product development.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong background in Root Cause Analysis, KPI management, and resource planning.
• Knowledge of quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Technical Skills

• Test and validation processes (manual and performance testing).
• Data analysis using statistical tools and software such as Power BI, Power Query, and Minitab.
• Mechanical, electrical, electronic, and mechatronic engineering principles.
• SolidWorks and/or NX.
• GD&T and mechanical assemblies.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Time and motion analysis.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting methodologies.

Leadership Competencies

• Leadership and team development.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic decision making.
• Priority management.
• Critical thinking.
• Conflict resolution.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Integrity and accountability.

Other TOOLS You\'ll Bring

Proven ability to analyze complex engineering data and make business-driven decisions. Experience driving operational excellence through KPI management and continuous improvement. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. Strong focus on quality, safety, and execution excellence.

Milwaukee Tool is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Milwaukee Tool, we celebrate our people and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries.

Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture.

TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world-famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years.

Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide.

TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today.

TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity.

Our Values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time.

Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions.

They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior.

All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.