Senior Manager, Manufacturing Product & Test Engineering
Oracle
Houston, TX
Description
The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Product & Test Engineering is a leadership role responsible for ensuring that products are designed, validated, and manufactured with robust, scalable, and cost-effective test solutions. This leader will lead product engineering, test engineering, and new product introduction (NPI) through mass production activities within manufacturing, ensuring seamless transition from design to high-volume production. The role partners closely with design, quality, and external partners to deliver high-quality, reliable products while optimizing test coverage, yield, and cost.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
- Lead NPI readiness and manufacturing ramp strategies to ensure successful product launches.
- Product Engineering
- Oversee product engineering activities supporting manufacturing, including BOM management, configuration control, and engineering change implementation (ECO/ECN).
- Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and design for reliability (DFR) principles are embedded in product development.
- Drive root cause analysis and resolution of product-related issues in production and the field.
- Test Engineering & Validation
- Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing test strategies, including functional, parametric, environmental, and reliability testing.
- Optimize test coverage, cycle time, and cost while maintaining product quality and compliance.
- Oversee test equipment design, validation, calibration, and lifecycle management.
- Implement advanced test technologies, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and insight.
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Partner with design to ensure smooth product transfers from development to manufacturing.
- Establish robust validation processes and pilot builds.
- Drive readiness reviews, risk assessments, and launch performance tracking.
- Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to improve yield, throughput, and reliability.
- Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and test bottlenecks.
- Establish KPIs and dashboards for product performance, test efficiency, and manufacturing readiness.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment on product requirements and execution.
- Support supplier selection and qualification for test equipment and capabilities.
- Act as a key liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams globally.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Build, lead, and mentor high-performing product and test engineering teams across multiple locations.
- Develop organizational capability in advanced test engineering, data analytics, and product support. Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, or related field); Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 8-10+ years of experience in product engineering or test engineering, with at least 5+ years in a management role.
- Proven track record supporting complex product portfolios.
- Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration control, and engineering change processes.
- Strong expertise in manufacturing test methodologies, test system design, and validation processes.
- Experience with DFM, DFT, DFR, and reliability engineering principles.
- Familiarity with automation, data acquisition systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Background in test automation, software-driven testing, and data analytics platforms.
- Leadership & Business Acumen
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.
- Financial acumen, including capital planning and cost optimization.
- Track record of successful product launches and manufacturing scale-ups.
- Skills & Competencies
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to manage complex programs and competing priorities.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and adaptability.
Work Environment & Travel
- Combination of office, lab, and manufacturing environments.
- Travel required (~25%) depending on product lifecycle and location
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