Hardware Manager

Job Title: Hardware Test Manager

Location: Woonsocket, RI | Onsite

Vantage Consulting is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a global leader in scientific instrumentation. We’re seeking a hands-on Hardware Test Manager to lead and evolve their product validation and quality assurance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of leadership and technical expertise managing a team while staying actively involved in product testing.

If you have a strong background in quality, compliance, and testing of electronic or electrochemical instrumentation, and a passion for building robust systems and high-performing teams, this role could be perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of test engineers validating new product designs and ensuring long-term reliability of released products.
• Drive the creation of structured test plans, procedures, and schedules across multiple projects.
• Take an active role in performance, reliability, and environmental testing of electronics and sensors.
• Support design validation, root cause analysis, and resolution of hardware and system-level issues.
• Implement and maintain quality processes aligned with ISO 9001 and internal company standards.
• Ensure product compliance with safety and EMC regulations (e.g., UL 61010, IEC 61326, CE).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve test coverage and reduce risk.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of validation protocols, test reports, and traceability documentation.
• Partner with R&D, compliance, and production teams to close quality gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related technical field).
• 7 years’ experience in product testing, quality assurance, or reliability engineering.
• 2 years of leadership or project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of test equipment, instrumentation, and validation methods.
• Experience with regulatory standards such as UL, CE, FCC, or IEC 61010/61326.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.

Desirables:

• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) and XRAY.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Arena, Agile).
• Exposure to design verification in regulated industries or consumer electronics.

Why Join?

This company is transforming how scientific testing is carried out worldwide—making it more accurate, more accessible, and more impactful. Their innovations directly support improvements in everything from the safety of drinking water to the quality of food and beverages.

Joining means becoming part of a global organisation operating in 30 countries, with a mission to solve critical real-world challenges through technology.

You’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary package.
• A comprehensive benefits offering.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of testing solutions that truly make a difference.

If this sounds like the challenge you’re looking for, apply today with Vantage Consulting to find out more.