Test Line Manager

Test Line Manager – Pump Integrations

Job Description

Department: Manufacturing

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Reports To: Senior Director of Operations and Integration

Location: Ponca City, OK

Amount of Travel Required: up to 25%

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Positions Supervised: Test Line Technicians– Pump Integrations

POSITION SUMMARY: The Test Line Manager for Pump Integrations oversees all testing, validation, and verification activities for pump systems integrated into power generation and industrial manufacturing equipment packages. This role leads a team of technicians and engineers, ensuring pump systems meet performance, reliability, safety, and compliance standards before shipment or field deployment. The manager is responsible for test line operations, workflow planning, resource allocation, technical troubleshooting, process optimization, and cross functional coordination with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")

• Lead day to day operations of the pump integration test line, ensuring all equipment is tested and validated according to specifications and production schedules.
• Manage a team of technicians, test operators, and support personnel by setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and facilitating professional development.
• Develop and manage resource plans, staffing levels, work assignments, and daily schedules to meet production demand.
• Ensure safe test line operation, adherence to standardized procedures, and full compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Oversee functional testing of pump systems, including hydraulic performance testing, flow/pressure verification, vibration assessment, leakage inspection, and operational temperature monitoring.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex pump test failures, including cavitation, vibration anomalies, motor alignment issues, seal failures, control logic faults, and hydraulic instability.
• Ensure all testing equipment—including sensors, instrumentation, controls, and data capture systems—is maintained, calibrated, and functioning properly.
• Validate pump curves, operational performance data, and system integration characteristics prior to final approval.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to identify recurring issues, implement corrective actions, and drive product and process improvements.
• Review and approve Non Conformance Reports (NCRs) and associated root cause analyses.
• Create, update, and enforce work instructions, testing protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all systems meet applicable industry standards and customer specifications (API, ISO, ASME, IEEE, etc.).
• Coordinate test requirements with Engineering—including mechanical, electrical, controls, and hydraulic teams—to ensure pump integration meets design intent.
• Work with Manufacturing and Assembly teams to correct issues discovered during testing and improve upstream processes.
• Communicate with Supply Chain and vendors to address component issues, specification deviations, or testing abnormalities.
• Participate in customer inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and technical review meetings as needed.
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of test results, calibration data, troubleshooting steps, and final acceptance determinations.
• Provide daily/weekly reports on test line throughput, efficiency, resource utilization, failure trends, and equipment readiness.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for test line productivity, quality, and safety.
• Support special projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and test facility upgrades.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.