Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality-Test

Sr Manufacturing Quality Manager – Decatur, AL

Position: Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality‑Test

Location: USA – Decatur, AL

We are looking to hire a Sr Manufacturing Quality Manager. This position will develop, implement, and maintain test systems and methods that improve product quality, support new model introductions, and increase manufacturing efficiency.

• Develop and implement new and enhanced test methods to expand testing capabilities, support business growth, and enable new product introductions.
• Improve outgoing product quality by strengthening test processes and implementing effective test firewalls.
• Write, modify, and analyze test programs for leak and flow rates, wattage, resistance, hipot, ground bond, and other electrical and functional test parameters.
• Program, maintain, and support assigned test equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Review daily assembly line test issues, identify equipment failures, and drive timely resolution.
• Collaborate with Process Improvement Engineers and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot and repair test systems.
• Serve as the first point of contact for Business Team Leaders on production issues related to test equipment.
• Lead test system improvement initiatives and coordinate project efforts to meet performance goals.
• Implement error‑proofing (poka‑yoke) techniques to reduce defects and improve yield.
• Develop standard work instructions and visual aids to support operator training and ensure consistency.
• Analyze test data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and execute escalation plans as required.
• Lead the Test Systems Team, including scheduling and daily work coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement projects within the test team.
• Build strong partnerships with production teams to proactively address inefficiencies.
• Maintain assigned quality test equipment and gauges.
• Own calibration and preventive maintenance activities for test equipment.
• Ensure availability of spare parts and maintain clear troubleshooting documentation to minimize downtime.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Electrical Engineering degree or related field.
• 7 years of related experience troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing test equipment, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3 years of quality leadership experience.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change.
• Ability to communicate effectively and foster management and results‑oriented employee participation.
• High initiative, self‑starter, proactive, dedicated, results‑oriented, a team player.

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