Test Engineering Manager

KeyTronic Corporation; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

PTO

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Job summary

KeyTronic Corporation in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a seasoned Test Engineering Manager to lead the Test Engineering team and provide engineering support to maximize its effectiveness.

You will manage the budget, assign projects, develop goals, supervise activities, and coordinate the NPI process across sites for seamless transitions.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow within a global EMS company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience as a manufacturing or test engineer.
• Experience leading or managing a team.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day activities of the test engineering team.
• Develop goals for the team aligned with company manufacturing objectives.
• Coordinate the NPI process and cross-site transfers.
• Review quotes for new production models and coordinate design reviews.
• Manage budget, staffing, and training for the team.
• Ensure compliance with policies and support process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Project planning

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering preferred

Tools

Schematic capture

Spreadsheet

Database

Word processing

Job description

Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.Keytronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, PTO, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!JOB SUMMARY: Provide leadership and direction for all day-to-day activities for the Test Engineering team. In addition, provides engineering support to engineers in order to maximize the effectiveness of the functional engineering team and serve as an engineering project leader. Manages the functional team’s budget, distributes work load, establishes goals, and monitors employee’s performance.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Develops goals for the team and for each individual within the team that reflects the goals of the company and the manufacturing engineering group.Supervises, provides leadership, assigns projects, and coordinates day-to-day activities for the functional engineering team.Develops and coordinates procedures that follow the new product introduction (NPI) process and ensures the transfer between sites is seamless and successful.Reviews all quotes for new production models and coordinates design reviews.Oversees the quotation, initiation, scheduling, and coordination of developmental activities for the functional manufacturing engineering team.Develops and manages functional team tactical and strategic plans for manufacturing technical roadmaps.Develops and maintains functional team’s design for manufacturability rules and guidelines.Manages functional team in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. This includes staff forecasting, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Ensures compliance and provides an environment that supports our Corporate Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity laws.OTHER FUNCTIONS:Interfaces with customers as required and all other departments in US, Mexico, China and VietnamAttends meetings as needed to support organization activityInterfaces with customers as requiredPerforms other duties as assigned to achieve corporate and departmental objectivesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Engineering10 plus years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or test engineerExperience leading or managing a teamEquivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredAbility to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations: frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and factor analysisAbility to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draws valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesDemonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environmentSound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectivelyStrong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of peopleMust have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases and spreadsheetsMust have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacyAble to support duties of all subordinate test engineers and techniciansAbility to read, analyze, and interpret professional publications, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, engineers, clients, and customersAbility to operate a computer. Familiarity with the following software: schematic capture packages, spreadsheet, database, and word processing. Ability to develop and execute design of experimentsPREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in engineering preferredFifteen years progressive experience in test and electronics engineeringExperience in Contract Manufacturing and EMS industry desired with an emphasis in supporting offshore manufacturing facilities.Two years of experience in engineering managementAbility to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or ChinesePHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate.WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, and effectively communicate. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times.The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of KeyTronic goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all KeyTronic employees are expected to:Promote teamwork and cooperative effortHelp train and give guidance to other Keytronic employeesMaintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work areaProvide customers with the highest quality of products and serviceUnderstand and apply appropriate quality improvement processesKeytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.