Test Engineering Manager

Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you access to everything you need to support the needs of our employees in Test Lab.

Manage and oversee the organization of a testing laboratory area, prioritizing and administering multiple projects within the laboratory's functional areas to support all business units. Support new product design teams through the planning, development, and execution of responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Assign tasks and responsibilities as needed.
• Promote continuous development of team members.
• Prepare justifications for and manage budgets (Capital Assets and Departmental Budgets).
• Ensure proper performance of the area/organization in terms of safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Comply with and enforce company policies (safety, environmental, technology, and asset protection).
• Implement and oversee standard operating procedures.
• Implement new systems and technologies.
• Maintain process traceability and documentation.
• Optimize resources (cost, efficiency, Kaizen, etc.).
• Build and maintain global relationships (PRC, Vietnam, U.S.).
• Support special activities and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Authorities

Authority Over the Process

• High level of decision-making authority.
• High degree of accountability and responsibility.

Authority Over the Product

Management Level – Responsible for managing the human, material, and technological resources necessary to ensure compliance with quality system processes and requirements.

Responsibility for the Quality Management System (QMS)

Management Level – Responsible for managing the human, material, and technological resources necessary to ensure compliance with quality system processes and requirements.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Responsibilities

• Understand, comply with, and promote the company’s local safety policy.
• Collaborate in the identification and control of risks associated with workplace activities within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements through collaboration with the EHSS department.
• Contribute, within the scope of the position, to achieving the company's safety performance indicators.
• Participate in employee training and awareness activities.
• Support health, safety, and hygiene programs and initiatives.

Soft Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Effective and assertive communication
• Emotional intelligence
• Organizational skills
• Sound decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Agility
• Adaptability to change
• Teamwork
• Ethics and integrity
• Strategic thinking

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes
• Cross-functional team management
• Testing methodologies
• Budget management and preparation
• Project management
• Experience with ISO 9000 and ISO 17025 processes
• Auditing experience
• Training and instructional experience
• Data analysis
• Experience implementing new systems and processes
• Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• MRP systems expertise
• Proficiency in problem-solving tools (Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5 Whys)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC, GR&R, Design of Experiments)
• Basic to advanced knowledge of engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, etc.)
• Strong oral and written presentation skills (English and Spanish)
• Advanced English (ability to communicate with Global tea,

Please submit resume in English.