Product Testing and Validation Manager- PRC

Description

• Test products for quality, competitiveness, design validation of new or modified products.
• Hire, manage, and lead PRC staff to ensure safe and high-quality testing practices.
• Manage PRC budget and monthly expense allocations.
• Provide guidance on test equipment design and support offsite testing needs at remote Rain Bird facilities.

Requirements

As part of Rain Bird’s Technology and Innovation group, this role heads the Product Research Center (PRC), supporting engineering and production through hands-on product testing. It requires a self-driven individual with strong communication skills, a commitment to safety, and a focus on continuous improvement, offering broad exposure to Rain Bird products and increased organizational visibility.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of irrigation design, sprinklers, valves, and nozzle performance testing.
• Skilled working with external contractors and contracts to support facility maintenance.
• Experience with Lean philosophies deployed in a production environment.
• Experience identifying and implementing automation to improve a Job Shop environment.
• Demonstrated success establishing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Budgeting and income statement experience.
• Experience working in / leading at 5S environment ensuring organizational efficiency.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of design, materials and solid/fluid mechanics.
• Skilled in recruiting, training, and maintaining a temporary staff.
• B.S. degree in Engineering w/ typically 8+ years of experience.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• Hands-on problem solver with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects including definition, planning, budgeting, schedule compression, and tracking.
• Knowledge of automated data collection and analysis.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling and / or industrial sensors.
• Knowledge of injection molded plastic component design and plastic materials.
• Knowledge of pump systems, sizing, and basic maintenance.
• Experience managing or a strong desire to lead in a production operation, including temporary contract employees.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance