Test Functional Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Provide optimum test solutions and strategies through the effective management ofpeople systems procedures and equipment. Drive innovation and continuousimprovement within Test Engineering by harnessing new technologies in the areas ofsystems equipment and processes. Provide exceptional support to customers teammembers and shareholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and Retention:

Recruit interview and hire Assistant Test Engineering Managers.

Communicate criteria to recruiters for Test Engineer and Test Management positioncandidates.

Coach Test Engineering Managers in the interviewing/hiring process.

Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; makeimprovements.

Employee and Team Development:

Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.

Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.

Coach and mentor Test Engineering staff to deliver excellence to every internal andexternal customer.

Create and manage succession plans for Test Engineering and Test Managementfunctions.

Performance Management:

Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual andteam results (i.e. operational metrics results against project timelines trainingdocumentation attendance records knowledge of operational roles and responsibilitiespersonal development goals).

Solicit ongoing feedback from Department Manager (DM) Business Unit Manager(BUM) peers and team member on team members contribution to the department/team.Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team member based on feedback.

Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.

Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.

Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics andthe achievement of the organizational goals.

Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises.

Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area ofresponsibility.

Communication:

Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with thedepartment.

Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.

Ask questions; encourage input from team members.

Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own

communication style accordingly.

FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Strategy and Direction:

Know and understand the campus strategic directions.

Define develop and implement Test Engineering strategies which contribute to thecampus strategic directions.

Develop an understanding of the Department business strategy as it pertains to TestEngineering.

Provide regular updates to BUM DM and Operations Manager on the execution ofthe strategy.

Cost Management:

Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e.modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks elimination of non-value-addedprocesses or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).

Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends striving continuously toimprove value.

Provide feedback to peers (BUMs DMs Functional Managers (FMs) on cost andcost trends.

Forecast Development and Accuracy:

Prepare timely forecasts for the department.

Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessmentand analysis.

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e.modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks elimination of non-value-addedprocesses or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).

Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metricsmanagement.

Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the Departments.

Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.

Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement newpractices and processes.

Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate meet and exceedexpectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues apriority.

Lead by example.

Rehabilitate troubled Departments or to help during product launch. Foster a back tobasics mentality during these times.

Establish new measurement systems if/where possible.

Exchange knowledge and information with other Company facilities to ensure bestpractices are shared throughout the organization.

Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health andSafety Quality).

Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.

Evaluate customer test strategies and recommend appropriate test solutions tosupport customer requests.

Drive the development of specialized test equipment and software.

Manage the procurement of test equipment.

Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position andas directed by supervisor.

Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read analyze interpret and communicate regarding common scientificand/or technical journals financial reports and legal documents.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatoryagencies or members of the business community.

Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/orboards of directors. Advanced PC skills including training and knowledge of Companyssoftware packages.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissionsproportions percentages area circumference and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables insituations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram orschedule form.

Proficiency in use of personal computers Microsoft Office products (Excel Word andPowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Minimum of 7 years work-related experience minimum of 5 years managementexperience required.

Or a combination of education experience and/or training.