Product Testing Manager

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Product Testing Manager
Engineering Carlsbad, California

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Fluidra is looking for a Product Testing Manager to join our team in Carlsbad, CA.




WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

This role will lead a team of lab engineers and technicians to support product development testing on Fluidra products, including pool pumps, filters, heaters, pool cleaners, water care systems, lighting systems, and similar electromechanical systems.



The ideal candidate is a strong technical contributor who brings prior leadership experience, is eager to mentor others, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This is a role for someone who combines engineering expertise, process improvement mindset, and a desire to build and lead technical teams.

Additionally, you will:

+ Lead a team of lab engineers and technicians, including:

+ Assigning and prioritizing daily tasks

+ Monitoring quality and on-time completion

+ Reviewing timecards and time-off requests

+ Provide technical guidance to lab personnel on fixture design, test setup, test methods, and troubleshooting.



+ Oversee and execute high-impact lab projects aimed at advancing test capabilities, accelerating validation timelines, and integrating innovative technologies.



+ Communicate with engineering and cross-functional teams to understand testing needs and priorities.



+ Attend project meetings to represent the lab and to present lab test data

+ Communicate and collaborate with other U.S. and global test labs

+ Contribute to technical strategy for the lab—recommending improvements in test automation, digital data capture, and test process design.



+ Oversee 3D printing operations, ensuring timely, high-quality output.



+ Support and maintain lab safety and operational excellence programs, including 5S, equipment maintenance, operator training, and test process documentation.



+ Assist in training initiatives to broaden the skillsets of lab technicians and engineers across product categories and technologies.



+ Maintain and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all safety equipment is functional and procedures are followed.



WHAT WE SEEK

+ 7-10+ years of experience in a product validation, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, or R&D lab setting.



+ At least 5 years in a supervisory or management role, including budgetary and hiring responsibilities.



+ Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams.



+ Strong hands-on technical background in working with electromechanical systems.



+ Experience with lab operational systems: safety programs (e.g., 5S), calibration programs, and resource scheduling.



+ Working knowledge of general lab instrumentation: electrical measurement, pressure, temperature, environmental testing, data logging, etc.



+ Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present test results clearly and engage effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams.



+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with project/task management software and digital workflow tools is a plus.



+ Pool industry experience is a plus, but not required

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.


WHAT WE OFFER

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

+ Flexible Vacation Time

+ 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!) with subsequent Fridays WFH

+ 11 paid Holidays

+ Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability

+ 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)

+ Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement

+ Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year

+ On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations

+ Company sponsored FUN events!

+ Generous product discounts

WHO WE ARE

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally.

The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP®, S.R. Smith®, and Zodiac®.

We also sell products under the Cover ‐ Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Del® and Nature2® names.

With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.


Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly.

We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.


Don't meet every single requirement listed?

At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization.

Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.


Expected salary range is $130,000 - $150,000.

Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards / benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location.

Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.

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