Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Test Engineering Supervisor for a direct-hire opportunity with a global manufacturer of advanced automotive service equipment located in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
Compensation
$90,000 - $110,000
Overview
This organization designs and manufactures sophisticated mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated equipment used by automotive manufacturers, dealerships, tire retailers, and service centers worldwide. Known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and long-term employee development, the company offers a stable environment where technical professionals can build rewarding careers while working on products used across the globe.
Reporting directly to the Test Engineering Manager, the Test Engineering Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership for a team of Test Engineers and Test Technicians responsible for validating products prior to release. The ideal candidate brings proven people leadership experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a hands-on technical background involving machinery, equipment, vehicles, industrial systems, or similar technologies.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Test Engineers and Test Technicians.
Coordinate testing priorities, resources, and project schedules across multiple development programs.
Monitor testing progress and ensure milestones align with product release timelines.
Support validation efforts involving mechanical systems, electrical systems, software functionality, and end-user usability.
Collaborate with engineering teams to identify product issues, improve reliability, and enhance customer experience.
Drive process improvements that increase testing efficiency, consistency, and overall team effectiveness.
Communicate project status, testing results, and recommendations to leadership.
Serve as a technical resource supporting troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and product evaluation activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
Previous experience leading, supervising, or managing technical employees, including responsibility for coaching, performance management, and employee development.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience working with machinery, equipment, vehicles, electromechanical systems, or industrial products.
Ability to understand how physical products operate, fail, and are repaired.
Experience in testing, product validation, manufacturing, quality, product development, or related engineering disciplines is preferred.
Automotive, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, diesel engine, aerospace, or similar industry experience is highly desirable.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
What We Offer
Industry-leading healthcare coverage
Profit-sharing plan with Safe Harbor contribution
Generous paid time off and holidays
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite fitness and recreation facilities
Long-term career growth and leadership development opportunities
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
What Happens Next?
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. Even if this position isn't the right match, you'll remain part of Kelly Engineering's network, giving our recruiting team visibility into your background for future engineering opportunities.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly ® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
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