Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Global NPI Test Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities across our international engineering and manufacturing operations.

This role is focused on developing and implementing robust test strategies, validation methodologies, and production test systems to ensure new products meet quality, reliability, regulatory, and customer requirements from concept through production launch.

The successful candidate will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure products are designed for testability, manufacturability, and long-term reliability.

This is a highly collaborative international role requiring strong technical capability, structured problem-solving skills, and fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Unlike traditional production test roles, this position is primarily focused on new product development, test architecture, product validation, and launch readiness rather than routine production support.

Key ResponsibilitiesNew Product Introduction & Validation

• Lead test engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through production launch.
• Develop product verification and validation strategies to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Support EVT, DVT, PVT, pilot builds, and manufacturing launch activities.
• Ensure test requirements are identified early in the product development process.
• Drive Design for Testability (DFT) reviews with product development teams.

Test Development & Automation

• Define and develop production test strategies for new products.
• Design, specify, and implement test fixtures, test equipment, and automated test solutions.
• Develop test plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support functional, electrical, environmental, reliability, and system-level testing activities.
• Drive implementation of automated testing solutions to improve coverage, repeatability, and efficiency.

Risk Management & Product Quality

• Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA activities to identify product and test-related risks.
• Develop robust fault detection and error-proofing strategies within production test processes.
• Analyze test data and identify product, process, or design weaknesses.
• Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future product and test designs.
• Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Production Test Readiness

• Support transfer of test equipment and processes to manufacturing sites globally.
• Define calibration, maintenance, and validation requirements for production test systems.
• Ensure production test solutions are scalable and capable of supporting volume manufacturing.
• Support qualification, validation, and release of production test systems.

Cross-Functional Global Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams across multiple international locations.
• Provide technical leadership during prototype builds, pilot production, and product launches.
• Support supplier qualification and manufacturing transfer activities globally.
• Travel internationally to support implementation, validation, and launch activities.

Qualifications & ExperienceRequired

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Test Engineering, Product Validation, NPI, or related technical environments.
• Experience developing product verification and validation plans.
• Strong experience designing or implementing automated test systems and test fixtures.
• Proven experience supporting product development and production launch activities.
• Strong understanding of Design for Testability (DFT) principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Preferred

• Experience in power electronics, instrumentation, industrial equipment, or electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with National Instruments, LabVIEW, Python, TestStand, or similar test platforms.
• Knowledge of manufacturing test systems and automated data collection.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is advantageous.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading test engineering activities for new product introductions.
• Designing production test systems, fixtures, and automated test solutions.
• Supporting pilot builds and global product launches.
• Driving Design for Testability (DFT), DFMEA, and PFMEA activities.
• Collaborating with international engineering and operations teams.
• Supporting manufacturing transfer and industrialization activities globally.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong NPI and product validation experience.
• Excellent test strategy and test development capability.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience implementing automated test systems.
• Structured and data-driven problem solver.
• Comfortable working across cultures and international teams.
• Passion for product quality, technology, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Work on global new product introductions.
• Influence product quality from the earliest design stages.
• International collaboration and travel opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced testing technologies and automation.
• Career growth within a global operations and engineering organization.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,200 - 169,050