Head of Operations Testing & Infrastructure

Location: Tlaquepaque, Mexico

Tasks

We are seeking experienced talent to occupy the position: Head of Operations Testing & Infrastructure to lead the development, industrialization, and global deployment of testing solutions and infrastructure across multiple manufacturing locations. The role combines strategic leadership, operational excellence, technology management, and global team coordination.

Qualifications

- End-of-Line (EOL) testers for PCBAs and electronic automotive products.
- In-Circuit Test (ICT) fixture design, development, validation, and industrialization.
- Functional testers, automated testing systems, and manufacturing test equipment.
- Tester builds operations and production support.
- Tool Shop management including machining, fixture construction, maintenance, and prototype manufacturing.
- Electronics manufacturing processes and automotive quality standards.
- Production engineering, process optimization, and industrial automation.
- Test architecture, diagnostics, traceability, and data management systems.
- Capital equipment planning and infrastructure development.
- New technology introduction and innovation management.

- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field).
- Master's Degree preferred (Engineering, Technology Management, Operations, Manufacturing, MBA, or equivalent).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Operations Testing, Manufacturing Engineering,



or Test Engineering leadership roles.
- Proven experience leading multinational engineering teams.
- Strong background in automotive electronics manufacturing.
- Experience managing international projects and cross-regional technical networks.

Responsibilities

- Lead global operations related to test and inspection systems development, assembly, validation, and deployment.
- Define and execute the general testing infrastructure strategy.
- Manage technical and organizational resources supporting international development and industrialization projects.
- Drive standardization of test technologies, processes, methods, and equipment across global sites.
- Ensure effective transfer of technology, best practices, and technical know-how between regions and facilities.
- Lead strategic initiatives for testing technology roadmaps and infrastructure expansion.
- Coordinate global testing networks and technical communities.
- Ensure achievement of quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets.
- Develop high-performance engineering and technical teams.
- Support recruitment, coaching, succession planning, and competency development.

Diversity & Inclusion

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

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📌 HEAD OF OPERATIONS TESTING AND INFRAESTRUCTURE (San Pedro Tlaquepaque)
🏢 Hella Automotive Mexico S. A. De C. V.
📍 San Pedro Tlaquepaque