Test System Engineering, Manager.
Holtsville, NY - USA
Job Summary
Overview:
At Zebra we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers and partners needs and solve their challenges.
Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen heard valued and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations their employees and those they serve.
Youll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care aboutlocally and globally.
Come make an impact every day at Zebra.
What Were Looking For:
As a Test System Manager you will provide strategic leadership and direction to our test engineering teams to ensure all manufacturing requirements and product specifications are met in our Advance Data Capture and Advanced Location Solutions divisions. You will build mentor and drive high-performing teams to develop highly optimized test processes using next-generation tools and technologies. Operating with an innovative and agile mindset you will act as a key influencer across senior leadership to champion new manufacturing technologies that directly impact Zebras business. By leveraging Lean Six Sigma principles and Industry 4.0 frameworks you will define and execute the strategic roadmaps necessary to continuously improve quality reduce costs and accelerate production cycle times.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Team Development
- Provide robust leadership and mentorship to the test engineering organization guiding the team through seamless New Product Introductions (NPI) and the successful transition of manufacturing processes into sustaining operations.
- Manage the departmental budget and resource planning strategically forecasting capital expenditures hardware software and personnel requirements to achieve organizational growth targets.
- Execute and champion corporate-directed initiatives ensuring your teams goals directly align with Zebras broader strategic business objectives.
Innovation & Process Architecture
- Architect and execute comprehensive Manufacturing and Test strategies overseeing their successful deployment across our global manufacturing partners and distribution centers.
- Spearhead the evaluation and integration of next-generation technologiessuch as automation digitalization and Industry 4.0 frameworksto modernize manufacturing test processes elevate product quality and drive productivity.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives utilizing the Lean Six Sigma framework to streamline workflows improve on-time performance reduce scrap and dramatically optimize costs and cycle times.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution
- Partner closely with Design Engineering leadership to co-develop and execute strategies that yield highly efficient low-cost and sustainable manufacturing processes for Zebra products.
- Direct rapid-response engineering efforts to swiftly resolve complex technical escalations mitigating production bottlenecks and ensuring issues do not impede or slow down critical shipments.
- Act as Zebras primary technical ambassador to external suppliers steering issue escalation and resolution while actively educating partners on emerging manufacturing technologies and standards.
- Cultivate strong cross-functional networks across the organization collaborating closely with senior management to coordinate complex multi-departmental projects.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in an engineeringdiscipline (or equivalent experience)
- 8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors degree or 6 years with a Masters degree
- People Leadership Experience
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Lean Six Sigma
- Machine Vision
- Manufacturing Processes
- RF Technology
Day Shift: Monday - Friday
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position please contact us at
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Pay Range:
$138800.00 - $208200.00 AnnualIncentive Compensation:
In addition to base pay Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive at a target equal to 15% of base pay in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Zebra Total Rewards:
Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive including healthcare wellness inclusion networks and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days in addition to the traditional insurances compensation parental leave employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Salary offered will vary depending on your location job-related skills knowledge and experience.
Additionally all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota most other roles the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.
Benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work adaptable hours Summer Flex Fridays Focus Fridays and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.
Job Posting Statement:
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Required Experience:
Manager