CoolIT Systems

Manager, Manufacturing Test

CoolIT Systems$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and test fixture design.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma) preferred.
  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is a plus.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like LabVIEW, Python, or C/C++.

Responsibilities

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to develop manufacturing test strategies.
  • Partner with design teams to integrate test requirements early in product development.
  • Ensure test systems are optimized for scalability and efficiency with manufacturing teams.
  • Establish feedback loops between test data and quality metrics with Quality Assurance.
  • Align test equipment standards and maintenance support with Supply Chain and Procurement.
  • Champion continuous improvement with collaborative reviews of test yield and equipment performance.
  • Oversee the development and performance management of test engineers.

Benefits

  • Vacation and flex days, plus a paid company-wide shutdown during holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including dental, optical, and health spending, effective from day one.
  • Casual yet professional dress environment.
  • Retention rewards offering additional vacation days and bonuses.
Full Job Description
Manager, Manufacturing Test

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Role:

As the Manufacturing Test Manager, you will lead the manufacturing test team, developing and implementing robust test strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of our products. This role involves overseeing the design and improvement of test systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in our test operations to meet production goals and quality standards. Your leadership and technical expertise will be crucial in contributing to our scalable computer cooling solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration to develop and align manufacturing test strategies that meet product, process, and businessobjectives.
  • Partner with Design Engineering and Product Development to ensure test requirements are integrated early in the design phase and evolve alongside product changes.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure test systems and methods areoptimizedfor scalability, efficiency, and repeatability.
  • Engage with Quality Assurance toestablishclear feedback loops between test data and quality performance metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams toalign ontest equipment standards, supplier capabilities, and maintenance support strategies.
  • Foster collaboration across global or multi-site teams, ensuring consistent test practices and knowledge sharing across facilities.
  • Champion a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement, leading collaborative reviews of test yield, reliability trends, and equipment performance.
  • Oversee the performance management and development of test engineers and technicians, including goal setting, coaching, and performance evaluations to build a high-performing and engaged team.
  • Partner with production and planning teams to ensure test readiness aligns with production schedules, supporting on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with automation and software teams to drive integration between test systems, data collection tools, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
  • Develop and monitor KPIs that measure test process performance, team productivity, and contribution to operational and quality goals.
  • Work closely with regulatory and compliance partners tomaintainadherence to relevant industry standards and certifications.
  • Promote proactive communication across departments toanticipatetest challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure readiness to meet customer delivery timelines.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and test fixture design.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems and processes (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma) is desirable.
  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering(Preferred).


Skills:

  • Proficiencyin programming languages such as LabVIEW, Python, or C/C++.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.


Abilities:

  • Proven ability to develop and implement manufacturing test strategies.
  • Capacity to lead and mentor a team of technical professionals.
  • Aptitude for overseeing the design and deployment of test systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing test processes.
  • Capability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


Benefits

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.

  • Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.

  • Dress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.

  • Retention rewards like "The Big Coffee Break" that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.


We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

About CoolIT Systems

CoolIT Systems is a Canadian company that designs and manufactures liquid cooling solutions for data centers, servers, and personal computers. The company's products are used by some of the world's largest data center operators, including Microsoft, Dell, and Intel. CoolIT Systems was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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