Test Engineering Manager- Rochester, NY- 00296

My client is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. My client has annual revenue of almost $5 billion and 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. My client is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications TM products, systems, and services. Test Engineering Manager- 00296 Summary:Technical Manager for a group of engineers with these responsibilities:   Responsible for designing, developing and implementing cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment. Prepare test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, complete specifications and procedures for new products. Develop test software using LabVIEW. Develop and document test hardware and software using computer based tools. Will be responsible for development of the Test Engineering organization in terms of staffing, capacity management and outsourcing, process improvement, metric definition and tracking, and training, as needed to support division business objectives. Will develop and track plans via schedules and budgets for product development and manufacturing introduction and support. Will manage staff allocation/assignments in a matrix organization. Will be responsible for performance reviews and career development of employees. Occasional travel as necessary to perform management and oversight of outside vendors or contractors.  Qualifications: Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering, Masters degree preferred Minimum of ten years experience in an engineering capacity Five years of experience with direct management and supervision of managers, engineers, technicians, and support specialists in a design, development, test, or product support environment. Five years of experience in performing project planning, tracking, and oversight activities. Must have demonstrated experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) development. Additional Skills: Effective experience interfacing with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product management, and outside vendors and contractors. Understanding of radio based products. Must be able to interface with design engineering for resolution of product design issues. Must be able to continuously test process improvement through the monitoring of test process efficiency such as: test yields, defects per unit, test cycle times and average trouble shoot times. Experience with developing test software using LabVIEW is preferred. Advanced level of knowledge of RF test equipment, computer-based design tools, and documentation procedures is preferred. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. How to Apply:Please send Microsoft Word version of your resume to MarciSanders@spherion.com Include Job Title, Location, and Salary Requirements in subject line  Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.