Engineering Test Supervisor

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment. It specializes in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, LINK maintains testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, LINK has been a family-owned company for generations, treating customers and employees as part of the family. Employees are set up for success with constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. With team members who have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team brings decades of hands‑on experience and out‑of‑the‑box thinking to OEM's and suppliers everywhere.

The Engineering Testing Supervisor, is responsible for efficiently managing and supporting a team of engineers of all disciplines ensuring consistent operational delivery and the efficient execution of their day to day tasks, meet deadelines business projects.

• Planning activities
• Supply engineering expertise to complete tasks and to plan future work, providing engineering expertise and advice to the client and project team
• Review data analysis to introduce and develop improvements
• Analysis of the needs of the team
• Assigning duties to the team based on role and skills
• Supervising employees and assisting with tasks as necessary
• Conducting performance reviews and sharing feedback with both upper management and team members
• Organize and prioritize work arising and look for opportunities to maximize resource.
• Training new and current team members on tasks
• Handling customer issues and project deadlines
• Ensure effective performance management, absence management, timekeeping and control employee turnover
• Collaborate daily with the departments involved:
  Sales, Project Management and Operations
• Ensure work is being executed in an accurate, reliable, and technical & Timely manner.
• Ensure all schedules are kept up to date projects are moving through their LabLINK states in timely manner.
• Ensure KPI’s are reviewed and discussed with team on a regular cadence.
• Work with team and manager to accomplish KPI Targets.

• Engineer (Dipl.
  
  -Ing.), Master or Bachelor of Science or equivalent education.
• +5 years’ experience in the role
• Depth industry knowledge of test equipment and brakes machines
• Deep knowledge of the automotive industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills like decision-making, motivation and goal setting
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Organization and time management abilities
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively
• Comfortable with workplace technology like registers, scheduling software, inventory management software
• Basic math skills
• German fluent/mother tongue, English good in written and spoken
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines to multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to use software platforms, system and/or tool
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• A professional growth path within an international, dynamic company renowned for excellence in engineering solutions
• Challenging, cutting‑edge projects with high added value and tangible impact
• Opportunities for professional and financial growth aligned with acquired skills and achieved results
• Continuous technical training and access to structured skill development programs
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation‑driven working environment
• A competitive compensation package, flexible working hours, and a high level of job security