Test Engineering Manager

Company: Yanfeng Automotive Interior Systems Co. Ltd
Location: Novi
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description - Test Engineering Manager (20001769)

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

Lab based role that supports the product validation process by ensuring accurate testing is conducted. Position responsibilities include ensuring that all instruments, fixtures, lab equipment, and methods used are capable of providing desired performance, and that test lab persons are trained in proper test methods and procedures.

Responsibilitie s

Responsible for ensuring all lab test equipment is in proper working order, and that all-necessary calibrations are current.

Knowledgeable in customer, Federal, and/or YFAI specifications and test methods used in the lab(s).

Drives for clear and valid requirements prior to test set up to prevent rework/retest and ultimate quality.

Ensures that all test data is accurate (includes graphs, photos, video, and measurements).

Develop and/or refine test equipment and methods as required (including documentation).

Technical lead for test method development to ensure physics of test are understood and accurately accounted for in actual testing.

Identify and manage workflow through lab. Adjust accordingly to meet business needs.

Collect and manage test lab equipment utilization data.

Develop and maintain test schedule (adjust accordingly).

Develop and/or refine measurement uncertainty for various test methods.

Conduct training and/or certification of employees as required.

Manages the outsourcing of tests to qualified test labs.

Identify test equipment and/or capability needs as required.

Negotiate and schedule test lab technicians and/or equipment.

Conduct post-test data processing and interpretation of results.

Evaluation of any necessary testing documentation, which may include calibration sheets, data sheets, test reports, video files, still photos.

Maintains safe, secure, and clean work place by following 5S standards.

Use of Lab Information System for test data and information. Support test report process by uploading files, loading test data and information, provide test summary and observations.

Attend department meetings as required.

Interface with YFAI Validation engineers and customers as required.

Coach and Mentor test technicians and (less) experienced Test Engineers

Support continuous improvement projects as required.

Must work independently, (but also be eager to help teammates in high workflow situations)

Qualifications Education:

Engineering / technical degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

7-10 Years+ experience in a test lab environment or similar manufacturing based experience with people, precise equipment, schedules, and meeting customer commitments.

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