Overview In this role you will lead the design and deployment of manufacturing and service test systems for robotic products, while advancing supplier quality across European operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and testability, drive NPI to production ramps, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that raise quality and efficiency. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic supplier development and data-driven problem solving.

This is a high-impact role at Omron's European manufacturing footprint, offering scope to shape test architectures and robust quality practices.

Compensaciones / Incentivos 401k match with immediate vesting profit sharing medical/dental/vision benefits flexible work arrangements and hours wellness programs employee development and training

Responsabilidades

Lead design, development, deployment and continuous improvement of manufacturing and service test systems for robotic/electromechanical products

Define/manufacture test strategies, coverage, acceptance criteria, and validation methodologies

Maintain and improve test specifications, SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides

Collaborate with Design, Firmware, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure manufacturability/testability

Support New Product Introduction including prototype, pilot, and production transfers

Lead supplier quality initiatives: supplier assessments, process audits, corrective actions, qualification activities, continuous improvement

Drive root cause investigations for production, field, supplier, and test-related failures with effective CAPAs

Analyze manufacturing and supplier quality data to improve yields and process capability

Establish and monitor KPIs: FPY, defect rates, test coverage, supplier PPM, cost of quality

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to manufacturing and supplier quality teams





Partner with contract manufacturers to ensure readiness and quality compliance during production ramps

Support FAT, SAT, service validation testing and production qualification

Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, regulatory rules, and best practices

Travel up to 25-40% internationally for supplier and site support

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across global sites, with focus on European operations

Drive continuous improvement in product quality, manufacturing efficiency, test effectiveness, and cost reduction

Stay current on industry trends in manufacturing tech, robotics, and quality methodologies

Requisitos principales 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, test systems development, supplier quality, or production support in high-volume manufacturing

Strong understanding of manufacturing test methodologies, validation, and production qualification

Proficiency with test equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and automated test systems

Experience developing test specs, FAT/SAT, validation reports, and manufacturing process documentation

Knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, PFMEA, DFMEA, and Control Plans

Experience managing supplier quality activities including audits, CAPAs, PPAP, APQP, supplier development

Strong root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone, Pareto, 5-Why, Failure Analysis

Experience with data analysis using Python, SQL, Power BI, Excel, Minitab, JMP

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, supply chain, and suppliers

Demonstrated leadership to drive projects independently and lead cross-functional teams

Working knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, sensors, motion control, and manufacturing processes

Experience supporting global manufacturing and contract manufacturers (desirable)

Familiarity with PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS (preferred)

ASQ CQE/CQA/CRE or Six Sigma belts a plus cross-functional collaboration problem-solving leadership

Python

SQL

Power BI

📌 (ORT-EMEA) Senior Manufacturing Test Engineering (Barcelona)
🏢 Omron
📍 Barcelona