Testing Manager

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries.

We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

The Testing Manager is responsible for leading the development, execution, and continuous improvement of product testing and verification processes in support of manufacturing operations. This role ensures that testing methods, equipment, and data systems meet internal requirements, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards.

This position provides technical direction to test technicians and test operators, sets the testing strategy for the facility, and uses data-driven analysis to drive reliability improvements, reduce defects, and resolve top product and process issues. The role is responsible for test work instructions, test method development, equipment calibration oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to improve product quality, safety, and performance.

This position is directly responsible for product testing and verification processes for all current and future Panelmatic products which includes electrical switch gear products, power distribution products, industrial modular buildings (packaged equipment centers), industrial control and relay panels.

• Provide technical leadership, direction, and daily prioritization for test technicians and test operators.
• Coach and develop testing personnel to ensure competency, consistency, and adherence to test methods.
• Identify training needs and coordinate skill development for test personnel.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and succession planning for the test team.

• Define and implement facility test strategy to support product qualification, production verification, and continuous improvement goals.
• Develop, document, and validate test methods, test procedures, and test plans consistent with customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Establish test acceptance criteria and test limits based on engineering requirements, risk evaluation, and statistical analysis.
• Lead testing system design and continuous improvement, including automation and data collection enhancements.
• Ensure test methods support traceability, repeatability, and reproducibility (including MSA and gage R&R where applicable).Assist in training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.

• Ensure all testing activities are executed consistently and accurately, including functional performance, environmental, endurance, and safety testing as required.
• Provide troubleshooting support and technical guidance during test failures, anomalies, and unexpected results.
• Oversee calibration and verification of test equipment, instruments, and measurement devices in accordance with internal procedures and ISO requirements.
• Manage test equipment maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Evaluate new test equipment needs and support justification, procurement, installation, and qualification activities.

• Use test and production data to identify trends, recurring issues, and leading indicators of failure or defect risk.
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