Test Engineering Manager -Photonics

• Recruit, interview and hire Assistant Test Engineering Managers.
• Communicate criteria to recruiters for Test Engineer and Test Management position candidates.
• Coach Test Engineering Managers in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.

• 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 and external customer.
• Create and manage succession plans for Test Engineering and Test Management functions.

• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records), knowledge of operational roles responsibilities development goals).
• · Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell Manager (WCM), Business Unit Manager (BUM), peers and team member on team member’s
• contribution to the Workcell 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 and the 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 of responsibility.

• · Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
• · 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.

• · Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
• · Define, develop and implement Test Engineering strategies which contribute to the campus strategic directions.
• · Develop an understanding of the Workcell business strategy as it pertains to Test Engineering.
• · Provide regular updates to BUM, WCM, and Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.

• · Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of
• tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
• · Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
• · Provide feedback to peers (BUMs, WCMs, Functional Managers (FMs) on cost and cost trends.
• Forecast Development and Accuracy:
• · Prepare timely forecasts for the department.
• · Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.

• · Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of
• tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
• · Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• · Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the Workcells.
• · Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
• · Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes.
• · Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and
• effectively; making customer issues a priority.

• · Rehabilitate troubled Workcells or to help during product launch. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times.
• · Establish new measurement systems if/where possible.
• · Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• · Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality).
• · Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
• · Evaluate customer test strategies and recommend appropriate test solutions to support 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 and as directed by supervisor.
• · Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• · May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• · Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal
• documents.
• · Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• · Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Advanced PC skills, including
• training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• · Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, 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 in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• · Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

• · Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• · Minimum of 7 years work-related experience, minimum of 5 years management experience required.
• · Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.
• Additional Job Description
• Job Title Default Test Engineering Manager
• Restrict to Country
• Management Level Management Level 3
• Job Family General Test Engineering
• Job Category IL
• Job Classifications 01 - 1st/Mid Level Officials & Mgrs (EEO-United States of
• Public Job Yes
• Referral Payment Plan

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