Quality & Testing Manager

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

JOB SUMMARY

As Quality and Testing Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end Quality of all Radiodetection products and cloud solutions.

You will be a member of the Radiodetection R&D Leadership team and will shape our organization to deliver best-in-class quality products faster to the market.

You will lead a team of Test engineers and be directly responsible for their work and career development. You will ensure they deliver professional test plans and strategies to ensure good test coverage with clear pass/fail criteria during project execution.

You will be a driving force in improving and shaping processes and tools across our organization to :

1) Implement Quality from the early stage of product development,

2) Detect problems early, 

3) Support fast resolution of critical quality issues

4) Provide full transparency of the product maturity at various stages of the project execution

5) Recommend releasing projects based on facts and field call rate forecasts.

You will lead the investigation and resolution of complex quality issues, requesting a cross-functional approach using tools like 8D.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute the overall R&D quality and test strategy to deliver best in class quality products faster to the market
• Lead the Test team to deliver and execute Test strategies and test plans of projects on time.
• Represent Development Quality and Testing through stage gate process from Idea to Launch.
• Shape processes, tools and KPIs to :

1) Implement Quality from the early stage of product development,

2) Detect problems early, 

3) Support fast resolution of critical quality issues

4) Provide full transparency of the product maturity at various stages of the project execution

5) Recommend releasing projects based on facts and field call rate forecasts.

• Lead the resolution of complex quality issues, requesting a cross-functional approach.
• Work with Customer Service to improve test coverage leading to a lower field return rate
• Resource management
• Hiring and firing
• Support the RD Engineering team in embracing a continuous improvement framework, helping RD become stronger.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience in development quality and people management
• Experience in creating end-to-end test plans and report writing
• V Model and CI /CD
• DOE, FEMA, DFSS, 8D experience.
• HALT, Electro-mechanical testing, Climatic testing & Failure Analysis.
• Test Automation
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies.
• Enthusiastic technologist, able to demonstrate a broad technical knowledge.
• Compliance Testing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• B Eng / M Eng / BSc / MSc Electronics & Software
• HND / HNC Electronics & Software

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX. 

Why you should join us

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
• Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

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