Senior Manager, Manufacturing Product & Test Engineering

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Product & Test Engineering

Houston, TX, United States
Austin, TX, United States

• Job Identification 332764
• Job Category Product and Research
• Posting Date 05/05/2026, 10:08 PM
• Role People Manager
• Job Type Regular Employee
• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 6 to 10+ years
• Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Product & Test Engineering is a leadership role responsible for ensuring that products are designed, validated, and manufactured with robust, scalable, and cost-effective test solutions. This leader will lead product engineering, test engineering, and new product introduction (NPI) through mass production activities within manufacturing, ensuring seamless transition from design to high-volume production. The role partners closely with design, quality, and external partners to deliver high-quality, reliable products while optimizing test coverage, yield, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Lead NPI readiness and manufacturing ramp strategies to ensure successful product launches.
• Oversee product engineering activities supporting manufacturing, including BOM management, configuration control, and engineering change implementation (ECO/ECN).
• Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and design for reliability (DFR) principles are embedded in product development.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of product-related issues in production and the field.
• Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing test strategies, including functional, parametric, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Optimize test coverage, cycle time, and cost while maintaining product quality and compliance.
• Oversee test equipment design, validation, calibration, and lifecycle management.
• Implement advanced test technologies, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and insight.
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Partner with design to ensure smooth product transfers from development to manufacturing.
  • Establish robust validation processes and pilot builds.
  • Drive readiness reviews, risk assessments, and launch performance tracking.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to improve yield, throughput, and reliability.
  • Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and test bottlenecks.
  • Establish KPIs and dashboards for product performance, test efficiency, and manufacturing readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment on product requirements and execution.
  • Support supplier selection and qualification for test equipment and capabilities.
  • Act as a key liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams globally.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing product and test engineering teams across multiple locations.
• Develop organizational capability in advanced test engineering, data analytics, and product support.
• Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, or related field);
  Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 8-10+ years of experience in product engineering or test engineering, with at least 5+ years in a management role.
• Technical Expertise
  • Deep knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration control, and engineering change processes.
  • Strong expertise in manufacturing test methodologies, test system design, and validation processes.
  • Experience with DFM, DFT, DFR, and reliability engineering principles.
  • Familiarity with automation, data acquisition systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Background in test automation, software-driven testing, and data analytics platforms.
• Leadership & Business Acumen
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.
  • Financial acumen, including capital planning and cost optimization.
  • Track record of successful product…