The Test Leader is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing testing activities for manufacturing-related software systems (e.g., MES, MOM, ERP integration, IoT systems). This role ensures that system quality meets business and production standards through structured testing processes, traceability, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
1. Test Management
- Develop and own the overall test strategy , test plan, and test schedule for the manufacturing system project.
- Define test scope, entry / exit criteria , and quality metrics aligned with project goals.
- Manage the test team (onsite / offshore), assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinate with business analysts, developers, and production engineers to clarify requirements and defect priorities.
2. Test Execution & Quality Assurance
Oversee all testing phases : Unit, Integration, System, UAT, Regression, and Performance .Validate integration between systems such as MOM ERP (SAP), MES / PLC / SCADA, WMS, etc.Perform end-to-end validation of production flows (Order Execution Reporting).Ensure defects are properly logged, triaged, tracked, and resolved in defect tracking systems (Jira).3. Process & Documentation
Prepare and maintain Test Plan, Test Cases, Traceability Matrix, Test Summary Report .Establish and enforce testing standards and best practices in the manufacturing environment.Conduct defect review meetings and go-live readiness assessments .Support validation documentation for FDA, GMP, ISO compliance (if applicable).4. Leadership & Communication
Mentor and guide team members on domain knowledge, tools, and processes.Act as the primary testing contact for internal and external stakeholders (client, vendor, QA, and development teams).Facilitate communication between manufacturing engineers and software development teams.Support continuous improvement initiatives for test automation and CI / CD integration.