Test & Validation Leader for AI-Ready Data Centers

Nortek Data Center Cooling; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

AI-ready data centers

Growing team

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Manufacturing Test & Validation Manager to lead end-of-line testing, validation methods, and measurement systems across our manufacturing network. This role will drive robust test methodologies that support product quality and factory efficiency.

Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Development, you will implement scalable validation processes, analyze test data, and lead continuous improvement to reduce defects and boost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing or test/validation/quality engineering.
• 3+ years of leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading end‑of‑line testing or validation programs.
• Experience with automated test equipment, instrumentation, sensors, and industrial controls.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-of-line testing and validation strategy across multiple facilities.
• Standardize test methodologies, equipment, procedures, and performance metrics across sites.
• Establish testing best practices to improve product quality and production throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on test effectiveness, reliability, and cycle time reduction.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure consistent execution of test and validation standards.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing test systems and automated test equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop test requirements for new product introductions and enhancements.
• Support root-cause investigations related to test failures and field quality issues.

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

Test Eng

Validation Eng

Quality Eng

Leadership

Automation

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Engineering Degree

Tools

PLC Systems

Automation Equipment

Instrumentation

Sensors

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Manufacturing Test & Validation Manager to lead end-of-line testing, validation methods, and measurement systems across our manufacturing network. This role will drive robust test methodologies that support product quality and factory efficiency.

Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Development, you will implement scalable validation processes, analyze test data, and lead continuous improvement to reduce defects and boost