Flex

Test Engineering Supervisor

Flex$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience; Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 3-6 years of relevant experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred.
  • Advanced functional and technical skills; proficient in people and process management.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering practices and company processes.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to the engineering team.
  • Supervise staff engaged in project engineering and development services.
  • Ensure sound engineering practices are adhered to.
  • Support management of change and forecasting business processes.
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies for development phases.
  • Oversee engineering project management and facility upgrades.
  • Ensure effective resource use for testing and quality product output.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Matching 401(k) contributions.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Test Engineering Supervisor located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Quality/Test Manager the Test Engineering Supervisor will be Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising activities of engineering staff and monitoring performance of assigned responsibilities.

What a typical day looks like:
  • Provide technical direction, coordination, and mentorship to engineering team and field staff to optimize facility throughput and reliability.
  • Supervise the activities of staff engaged in project engineering or development services programs.
  • Accountable to ensure that sound engineering practices are followed.
  • Support key business processes; management of change, and forecasting.
  • Evaluate new technologies for implementation at current and future development phases.
  • Supervise staff performing support and maintenance of engineering records or development-related services such as the review.
  • Oversee engineering project management work for projects and facility upgrades.
  • Oversee the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes, and operations for new and existing products.
  • Ensure the effective use of materials equipment, personnel safety during testing and producing quality products at minimum costs.
  • Supervise staff to develop systems to maintain reports and record keeping of company products.
  • Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience. A Master's Degree is a plus.
  • Typically requires demonstrated leadership skills and 3-6 years of related experience.
  • Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills as well as people and/or process management skills.
  • Demonstrates advanced/thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business.
  • Ability to interact with internal and external customers.
  • Use of the following tools may be required: Inspection: components, measuring tools;
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routing reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of employees.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to collect data, establish facts, interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Identifies skills needed within the team and works toward obtaining proper mix to achieve established goals and objectives. Demonstrates skills in teaching leading and mentoring.
  • Models appropriate behavior in support of Flex values.
  • Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Office Skills including ability to utilize telephones and computer hardware and office software to include, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation packages may be required.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of functional concepts and a solid understanding of Flex policies and procedures.
  • Has awareness of the functional impact upon work processes and other functions. Use of various tools associated with the following areas may be required: Electronic Assembly, Cables, Testing, Machine Operations, and Mechanical & Electrical Repair.
  • Impacts immediate (daily or weekly) operations of team or functional area. Carries out functional initiatives with a commitment to implement initiatives.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action, some of which may require management approval.
  • Normally receives limited instructions on work, but works independently, Supervises/oversees other non-exempt associates.
  • Demonstrates experience in performance development, teaching/leading, mentoring and/or organization development. Instills appropriate behavior in others in support of Flex values. Supports strategic direction for the function.


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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 07-22-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-25-2026
Job Category
Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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