# Manufacturing Testing Manager

> SPT Labtech · Covina, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-20

**Salary:** USD 90,000–100,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** SPT Labtech Covina

## Description

**About us:**

Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, [SPT Labtech](https://www.sptlabtech.com/) makes products that transform the way scientists work. For over two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalized experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.

Want to be part of a team that’s making a difference to human health?

**About the role:**

The **Manufacturing Test Manager** leads all testing of precision dispensing head assemblies before they ship, from incoming inspection through final leak and functional release. You will develop and carry out a test strategy that supports production schedules, standardize test processes and SOPs, and drive root cause analysis on test failures. The role makes the go/no-go release decision on each unit and works closely with production, supplier quality and our international engineering team.

**DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

**Test strategy and operations**

-   Develop and implement a manufacturing test strategy that supports production schedules and business goals.
-   Oversee test operations day to day: scheduling, staffing, equipment and throughput against the production plan.
-   Own the full test lifecycle, from test requirements and test plans through execution, defect tracking and reporting.
-   Own leak, pressure-decay and functional test procedures; set pass/fail criteria with engineering.
-   Maintain golden reference units so results stay comparable over time.
-   Keep test fixtures and instruments calibrated and maintained to minimize downtime.
-   Allocate and manage test resources, including people, equipment and budget.

**Failure analysis and continuous improvement**

-   Lead root cause analysis on test failures using 8D, 5-Why and fishbone methods, and track corrective actions to closure.
-   Design and run structured test plans (DOE) to isolate causes such as seal gland depth, bore surface finish, burrs and cleaning residue.
-   Arrange outside metrology when in-house capability falls short.
-   Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction through test automation and process simplification.
-   Evaluate and introduce new test technologies, tools and methods.

**Quality and compliance**

-   Standardize test processes, SOPs, work instructions and records under the ISO 9001 quality system.
-   Execute nonconformance (NCR) and CAPA procedures tied to test results.
-   Establish and monitor KPIs for yield, throughput and quality, and brief senior leadership on performance and risks.
-   Support CE marking and customer audits with complete, traceable test records.

**New product introduction and cross-functional work**       

-   Support new product introduction and design transfer, including test method development and validation.

-   Work with supplier quality on incoming inspection of machined parts; feed test data back to suppliers.
-   Partner with assembly teams on build practices that affect test yield.
-   Represent test in cross-functional forums and act as the site test contact for the international engineering team.

**People leadership**

-   Hire, train, certify and mentor test technicians; lead performance reviews and career development.
-   matrix current and build a culture of accurate data and early escalation.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical or quality engineering, or equivalent experience.
-   7+ years in test, quality or manufacturing engineering for precision instruments, medical devices or fluidic assemblies
-   2+ years managing technicians or a manufacturing test team.
-   Hands-on experience with leak and pressure-decay testing and sealing design (O-rings, gland dimensions).
-   Working knowledge of GD&T, surface finish specs and reading mechanical drawings.
-   Proven use of structured RCA methods (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) and statistics (SPC, Cp/Cpk, DOE).
-   Experience working under ISO 9001, including NCR/CAPA and document control.
-   Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
-   Strong communication at all levels and the ability to make independent, informed decisions under tight deadlines and changing priorities

**Preferred qualifications**

-   Experience with liquid-handling or life-science lab automation instruments.
-   Familiarity with surface metrology (profilometry or optical measurement systems) and machined-part cleanliness (deburring, residue).
-   Knowledge of stainless steel grades for machined parts and passivation.
-   Background in Lean Manufacturing; ASQ certification (CQE, CQM or CRE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
-   Test automation experience, such as LabVIEW or Python.
-   Experience with CE marking technical files and customer or notified-body audits.
-   Multi-site experience working with an overseas engineering or parent-company team.

## Benefits

-   401(k)
-   Dental insurance
-   Health insurance
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off
-   Vision insurance

## Apply

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