For our client, one of Europe's fastest growing high-tech manufacturing groups active in vision, research, defense & security, we are looking for a Manager Product Delivery (Validation & Test Automation)
Reporting to: VP of R&D
Mission of the role: Ensure that new sensor and camera based products are fully tested, validated, and ready for successful transfer from R&D into production.
This role sits at the critical interface between development and manufacturing and takes ownership for product readiness from a validation and testing perspective.
Location: Leuven, Belgium
Your Tasks
* Lead and develop the Product Delivery Group, consisting of Test & Measurement and Transfer to Production teams across multiple sites
* Own the validation and test strategy for new hardware products, including definition of test concepts, methodologies, and acceptance criteria
* Act as the key interface between R&D and production for product release readiness
* Ensure completeness and quality of validation plans, test coverage, and qualification results
* Ensure that new products are properly tested, qualified, and ready for transfer into manufacturing
* Contribute hands-on when needed, especially in defining test approaches and solving complex validation challenges
Your Profile
* Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Approx. 10 years of relevant experience in hardware product validation, test engineering, industrialization, or transfer to production
* Proven people leadership experience, ideally in a multi-disciplinary and multi-site engineering environment
* Proven hands on experience in product validation, test development and qualification (not only coordination)
* Experience defining and implementing test strategies and test automation (e.g. scripting, automated test setups, measurement systems)
* Industry experience with sensors, cameras, imaging or defense-related products is an advantage, but not required. Other industry experiences and perspectives are welcome
* Very good English skills
* Strong attention to detail and quality mindset, with the confidence to uphold release standards
Your Benefits
* Work on cutting-edge infrared imaging and sensor technology used in defense, aerospace, industrial, and advanced scientific applications
* High-impact leadership role at the interface of R&D and manufacturing
* Ownership of validation, test automation, and product readiness strategies
* Leadership responsibility for an international, multi-site engineering team
* Long-term career development within a stable and innovative technology organization
Sounds interesting? Then please apply via Easy Apply, and if your profile matches the requirements, we will send you more details about the company and the role via email.