Chief Test Engineer

Join AriensCo as Chief Test Engineer in Brillion, WI. This pivotal leadership role drives innovation and excellence in testing and validation for world-class outdoor power equipment, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. You will lead and mentor a team, develop strategic testing visions, manage comprehensive testing plans for new product development, and implement innovative methodologies. The role involves overseeing test execution, analyzing data, preparing reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product validation and launch.

Must Have

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of test technicians
• Oversee project plans for larger capital projects
• Develop and implement the strategic vision for testing and validation processes
• Create and manage comprehensive testing plans
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative testing methodologies and technologies
• Ensure testing processes are efficient, effective, and scalable
• Implement best practices and standardize testing procedures
• Oversee the setup and execution of tests
• Analyze test data and provide actionable insights
• Prepare detailed test reports and presentations
• Manage testing team’s resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) from a four-year accredited institution
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in testing and validation, with a significant portion in a leadership role
• Expertise in developing and implementing advanced testing methodologies
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and engineering software tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Employee Product Purchase Program
• 50% Daycare discount (Brillion Early Learning Center)
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health (Brillion Campus Only)
• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options (Brillion Campus Only)

Join AriensCo as our Chief Test Engineer in Brillion, WI! Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll drive innovation and excellence in testing and validation for our world-class outdoor power equipment. Your expertise will ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

THE DAY TO DAY...

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of test technicians
• Oversee project plans for larger capital projects and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the testing team
• Provide input to 5-year plans and strategic initiatives
• Develop and implement the strategic vision for testing and validation processes
• Create and manage comprehensive testing plans that support New Product Development, Innovation, Warranty Reduction, and Component Verification
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative testing methodologies and technologies
• Ensure that testing processes are efficient, effective, and scalable through standard work and documentation
• Implement best practices and standardize testing procedures across the team.
• Oversee the setup and execution of tests for components, systems, and full product assemblies
• Analyze test data and provide actionable insights to the engineering and product development teams
• Prepare detailed test reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
• Manage the testing team’s resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget. Optimize resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective test execution
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless product validation and launch

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) from a four-year accredited institution, with a focus relevant to the job requirements (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
• A Minimum of 10 years of experience in testing and validation, with a significant portion in a leadership role
• Expertise in developing and implementing advanced testing methodologies, such as ALT, HALT, field testing, Fatigue Life Analysis, Structural, NVH, and Duty Cycle
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and engineering software tools (e.g., Solidworks, Minitab, Siemens Testlab, MTS-Test Control, RPC, Somat TCE, Siemens).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.