Global Testing and Development Manager

Job Description:

Job Summary:  

Packsize is seeking a Testing and Development Manager to manage a team of testing and quality engineers who ensure Packsize machines and technology achieve quality and product requirements. The testing and development team supports the R&D team by testing, validating, and hardening machines throughout the development lifecycle. This position requires a deep knowledge of standard testing practices, experience leading people, and a continuous improvement mindset. This person must be able to collaborate effectively both onsite and remotely, with a variety of team members across a wide range of functions, including R&D, operations, and quality assurance. 

 What You’ll Do 

• Help the R&D team develop high-quality new products. 

• Establish and maintain standard test procedures and best practices.  

• Drive standardization and improvements in the testing process and system.  

• Support the handoff from new product development to the field, technical support, and documentation teams.  

• Hire, develop, coach, and provide feedback to team members. 

• Maintain a great team culture and reputation. 

• Advise leaders and the business on the long-term strategy, resources, and budgetary needs of the team. 

What You’ll Bring: 

• Work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment. 

• Adapt to changing environments. 

• Listen and communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus. 

• Provide feedback and hold team members and suppliers accountable in a constructive, direct, and meaningful way. 

Job Specific Competencies: 

• Strong mechanical aptitude.  

• Deep knowledge of hardware testing practices and procedures.  

• Able to effectively manage the work efforts of individual contributors.  

• Able to work closely with senior management on departmental issues. 

• Must have: 3+ years experience as a manager, with direct reports. 

• Must have: 6+ years experience in testing, R&D, or hardware quality environment.