Test Operation Program Manager

About this role

Who We Are ZT Systems is an established multibillion-dollar technology company with 31 years in business.  We are one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. At ZT Systems, we put people first , and from day one our team members take on an ownership mentality . We are passionate about teamwork , and the consistent high quality of our solutions differentiates us in the minds of our customers.

What We Do ZT engineers hyperscale compute and storage solutions that are tailored to the unique workloads and business needs of our global datacenter customers.  With the proven ability to deliver these solutions, ZT Systems is well positioned as the design, manufacturing and logistics partner of choice for hyperscale compute and storage customers.

What You’ll Do The Test Operations Program Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across manufacturing test and repair processes. Working within the Test Engineering organization, this role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, NPI, and Engineering teams to standardize test practices, assess production challenges, and implement scalable solutions that improve product quality, test efficiency, and factory performance. Key Responsibilities • Driving alignment and standardization of manufacturing test and repair processes across production sites, ensuring consistency in test execution, data collection, and operational metrics. • Partnering with Test Engineers to identify opportunities for improving product test coverage, test efficiency, yield performance, and overall manufacturing quality. • Leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing test escapes, optimizing cycle time, improving throughput, and enhancing repair effectiveness. • Performing technical assessments of manufacturing test processes, equipment utilization, and production challenges, providing data-driven recommendations for improvement. • Analyzing production test and repair data to identify trends, recurring failure modes, process gaps, and opportunities to improve product reliability and operational performance. • Driving development and enhancement of test operations tools, dashboards, reporting systems, and KPI tracking mechanisms to improve visibility and decision-making. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement new test technologies, automation capabilities, and best practices. • Facilitating communication between Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management teams to ensure timely resolution of production test issues. • Providing regular status updates, technical assessments, risk evaluations, and improvement recommendations to leadership. • Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring manufacturing test readiness, operational scalability, and alignment with established test methodologies.

What You’ll Bring • Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, test engineering, quality engineering, production operations, or program coordination; or • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline and 1+ years of relevant experience; or • 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, test engineering, quality engineering, production operations, or technical program support in lieu of a degree. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to interpret and analyze manufacturing and test performance data. • Strong organizational, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data reporting too

Preferred Skills: • Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. • Familiarity with hardware/software integration testing. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. • Experience working with global teams and suppliers. • PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $52,500. and $70,000 annually. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. About ZT Systems At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of toda

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