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Manager, Test Engineering

KION North America

KION North America

Quality Assurance
Summerville, SC, USA
Posted on Sep 4, 2025
KION North America is looking for a Manager, Testing Engineer to lead our testing team in Summerville, SC!. This person will organize, manage and coordinate tests either by personally conducting the test or directing other personnel. Provide the company with reliable theory, test and practices as applied to mobile equipment.

We offer:

What you will do in this role:

  • Ability to set up and conduct tests of complete units and/or components under operational conditions.

  • Coordinate and work in conjunction with internal and external customers to design, layout and/or detail components and systems for testing.

  • Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data.

  • Analyzes test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjust equipment to meet specifications.

  • Ability to set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test equipment.

  • Review test requests to identify, modify and plan requirements, assembly and testing.

  • Supervise test engineers and technicians in setting up for and conducting routine test and prototype assembly.

  • Ability to effectively summarize and communicate test results to engineers and managers.

  • Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems knowledge with solid instrumentation skills.

  • Propose annual budget for the test lab for presentation to the CFO

  • Work with overseas colleagues to insure tests are conducted according to internal procedures

  • Lead and develop the team

Tasks and Qualifications:

What We are Looking For:

  • Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a testing environment.
  • Experienced in set-up and running of various data acquisition, evaluation and analysis systems
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Test experience should include temperature, power consumption, fatigue, vibration, stress, sound levels, electrical and hydraulic system performance
  • Familiarity with UL
  • Familiar with the design and troubleshooting of electronic circuits and mobile equipment
  • Proficient in MS Office

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Test Engineers
  • Supervise Lab Technicians

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