Manager, Qa Engineering

What you'll do:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and KPIs for the QA team.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Design and enforce QA processes, standards, and methodologies across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate QA processes into the software development lifecycle.
• Create test plans, test cases, and testing strategies for new features and product releases.
• Oversee the execution of test plans and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and collaborate with development teams to resolve defects.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain QA automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and test coverage.
• Drive initiatives to increase test automation and decrease manual testing efforts where applicable.
• Establish key quality metrics and reporting mechanisms to track QA performance and product quality.
• Generate and present regular reports on QA activities, defect trends, and improvement initiatives to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements, efficiency improvements, and best practices adoption within the QA function.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to refine QA strategies and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to quality assurance.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in QA and implement relevant changes as needed.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience managing or mentoring QA Engineers.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, software development lifecycles, and testing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with QA automation tools, frameworks, and scripting languages.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to strategize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.

Benefits - All benefits start on first day of employment!

• 75% employer-paid medical for employee. Family coverage also included.
• 100% employer paid dental, and vision for employee and dependents
• 100% employer paid long-term, short-term disability, and life insurance policy
• 401k Match, if you're contributing 5% we match 4%. 100% vested immediately.
• 10 paid holidays
• Starting at 15 days paid PTO (inclusive of sick and vacation time) annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

EEOC Statement:
Planar is an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Our commitment to this goal is clearly expressed in our zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment of any kind, including on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our hiring practices ensure that decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and current business needs, while extending to all aspects of our operations - from recruitment and promotion, to layoff and recall, to leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We are committed to remaining a drug free workplace