Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer Location: Batesburg-Leesville, North Carolina Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 8 Test Engineers in designing, implementing, and validating manufacturing test solutions for electronic assemblies and systems.
• Serve as the informal leader of Test Engineering Specification and Solutions teams within the regional office.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, procedures, and documentation ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements for both new and legacy products.
• Oversee test validation activities, including correlation studies, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and failure mode investigations.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align test coverage with product specifications and reliability goals.
• Ensure communication of DFX principles (specifically DFT) throughout the test design and specification process prior to production validation.
• Manage the integration of automated test equipment (ATE) and in-circuit test (ICT) systems into production lines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test safety, reduce cycle times, improve yield, and increase fault detection capabilities, utilizing Prevention through Design (PTD) principles.
• Ensure calibration, maintenance, and safety compliance of all test equipment.
• Monitor test data trends, generate reports, and recommend corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources for test engineering projects.
• Foster a high-trust team environment through effective communication, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and coaching on emotional intelligence skills.

• 8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing test engineering, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing test methods such as ICT, functional testing, boundary scan, and environmental stress screening.
• Proven expertise in test validation methodologies and statistical analysis tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IPC, ISO, IRIS, ANSI, JEDEC) and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including overnight stays.
• Educational background with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. MBA, Engineering Management, or a Technical Master’s Degree is preferred.
• English proficiency required.