SUMMARYThe Test Systems Manager is responsible for the supervision of employees, projects relating to the test stand procedures, and must comply with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Support the Global Test group by establishing test standards and specifications.
- Supervises all projects relating to the test stands.
- Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping of the area and meeting production quality and quantity standards. This is a two part area. As production is responsible for several of these.
- Responsible for development and adherence to the policies, procedures and instructions of ATC's Quality Management Systems (QMS) as related to end of line testing. Test manager give the information to quality, but its qualitys job to keep the system and adherence to the policies ???
- Develop the capability and capacity of the end of line test stand equipment including recommending maximum utilization of equipment and manpower.
- Develops and maintains the Test Engineering Department, including hiring, firing, training, accountability and rewarding of employees in the group.
- Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Can only recommend, test does not have final say over operations.
- Organizes work for smooth operations including reviewing manpower and equipment requirements based on production needs and line efficiency. Can only recommend, test does not have final say over operations.
- Assures that established policy, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed for the test team..
- Troubleshoots problems and facilitates problem solving to the teams.
- Assist in feasibility reviews and quote process of new programs.
- Lead R&D development for future programs by determining test and communication protocols.
- Provides regular status reports and updates to Customer's Engineering Department Management as to progress on test projects and launches. Actually gives information to Project lead, who then shares information with the customer. Does not have direct link to customer for projects at this time.
- Provides regular status reports and updates to ATC Program Management of progress on test projects and launches.
Not completely required but a plus:
- Have working knowledge of transmissions, drivelines, or engines.
- Have worked with equipment supported by VMC or WMA
- Knowledge of National Instruments software LabView and Test stand
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally to support customers and other ATC locations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirectly supervises up to 10 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, improving, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMaster's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written communication including telephone conversation.
COMPUTER SKILLSAbility to operate PC computer, using word processing, spreadsheet and data base software applications. Ability to format memos, spreadsheets and graphs.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to interpret company and departmental financial data.
REASONING ABILITYAbility 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 
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