Supervisor, Product Development Laboratory

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem North America is seeking a Supervisor, Product Development Laboratory – Test Engineering to lead the lab's Test Engineering function in Fort Smith, AR. This on-site role focuses on test strategy, instrumentation, and measurement systems to support product development and validation.

The position leads a team of Test Engineers and lab personnel, partnering with engineering stakeholders to advance testing capabilities through automation and continuous improvement, elevating lab value to the

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience leading a team of test engineers.
• Strong knowledge of test methods, instrumentation, and measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Test Engineering function within the laboratory.
• Develop and implement test strategies, methods, and standards.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement in testing practices.
• Collaborate with engineering stakeholders to enable product development and validation.

Skills

Leadership

Test engineering

Automation

Measurement & instrumentation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

Job description

The Supervisor, Product Development Laboratory – Test Engineering is responsible for leading the laboratory's Test Engineering function in support of laboratory operations, product development, sustaining engineering, advanced research, and product validation activities.

This role provides technical leadership in laboratory test strategy, test methods, instrumentation, measurement systems, engineering analysis, and testing best practices while driving the development and application of expertise within these disciplines.

The Supervisor, Product Development – Test Engineering leads a team of Test Engineers and lab personnel and partners with engineering stakeholders to support laboratory testing capabilities and product development objectives through effective testing, measurement, automation, and continuous improvement strategies

The role is responsible for advancing laboratory technical capabilities through automation, standardization, continuous improvement, and the implementation of effective testing and measurement practices.

This position promotes technical excellence, develops engineering talent, and supports the growth of laboratory capabilities that improve testing quality, engineering insight, data confidence, and overall laboratory value to the organization.

This position will serveRheem North America, located in Fort Smith, AR. This is an on-site position.