Sr Manager, Test Eng

Overview:

We are an industry leader in the development and production of single and multi-barrel gatling guns, individual crew-served weapons, ammunition handling systems, shipboard defense systems, gun pods and loaders.

The Sr Manager, Test Engineer position:

• Develop and implement production strategies to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQCD) targets.
• Oversee day-to-day production activities, ensuring schedules and deadlines are met.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvements as needed.
• Direct up to 12 reports and prioritize work based on immediate and dynamic business needs.
• Become qualified on test lane instrumentation to facilitate gun system acceptance testing.
• Manage five Union tester personnel as part of normal daily operations at the facility.

• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Maintain legacy facility buildings, infrastructure, equipment, tools, electronics, and company owned gun systems so that employees are safe and production is not interrupted.

• Ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to address issues and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and control all non-conforming production parts discovered while testing.
• Participate in Root Cause/Corrective action investigations regarding gun system function and testing.

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Manage department and capital budgets, plan equipment maintenance, and schedule materials to support production goals.
• Collaborate with Saco operation teams to set priorities and minimize disruptions.
• Partner with R&D, engineering, and business development teams to align testing with customer demands.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to long-term business growth.
• Manage dynamic events associated with weather, equipment maintenance, equipment failure, and test personnel while clearly communicating with leadership on cost and production impact.
• Develop creative solutions for infrastructure improvements and facility maintenance optimization.

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of testing procedures and strategies for products, systems, components, or modifications.
• Acts as advisor to test engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations and acts as a liaison to other engineering functions.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

Basic Qualifications:

Discipline/Major: General Engineering or specialized Engineering degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Leadership Skills. Conformance Testing. Product Testing. Test Engineering. Test Management. Test Planning. Test Strategy. Quality Standard Development. Bug/Defect Identification. Industry Standards. Test Documentation. Bug Tracking Software. Software Testing Tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Process management
• Creative/unconventional approach to problem solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Lead, mentor, and manage production staff to ensure high performance and professional growth
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback

Travel Requirements: Likely Less than 25%

In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.