IEWC · 17 hours ago
Production - Industrial - Test - Lead
W222N5739 Miller Way, Sussex, WI 53089, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expIEWC is an employee-owned company seeking an Industrial Test Lead who will oversee the day-to-day operations in the industrial Test area. This role involves ensuring quality and safety standards are met, supervising test technicians, and coordinating with engineering and production teams to improve processes and resolve issues.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and train test technicians; ensure consistent testing practices across the team
Assign daily workloads, manage priorities, and ensure on‑time completion of testing activities
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Support onboarding and skills development of new employees
Develop, refine, and enforce testing procedures, checklists, and quality standards
Collaborate with engineering to improve testability and reduce recurring issues. Support expansion of automated test equipment into industrial assembly
Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase throughput and accuracy
Support root‑cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for quality issues
Diagnose wiring issues, component failures, or design discrepancies; collaborate with engineering to resolve
Provide guidance to builders on electrical troubleshooting and corrective actions
Recommend improvements to designs, layouts, and test processes to reduce rework or improve efficiency
Communicate daily with engineering, purchasing, and production leadership on job status and constraints
Track material shortages, escalate procurement needs, and help ensure parts availability
Participate in daily or weekly production meetings
Coordinate execution of rework and completion of rework activities with assembly prior to shipment
Complete required documentation, build logs, QC forms, and non‑conformance reports
Enforce shop safety procedures, electrical safety protocols, PPE usage, and lockout/tagout when applicable
Ensure panels are built to meet regulatory and customer standards (UL, CSA, ISO, etc.)
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit‑ready workspace (5S)
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in electrical panel building, industrial wiring, or control cabinet assembly
Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
Proficiency with electrical tools (crimpers, strippers, torque drivers, multimeters, labelers, etc.)
Solid understanding of industrial components such as PLCs, relays, VFDs, breakers, terminal blocks, power supplies, etc
Experience leading a team or acting as the 'go‑to' person on the floor
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
Ability to lift 40+ lbs and work standing at benches for extended periods
Preferred
Experience working in a UL 508A panel shop environment
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement concepts
Ability to collaborate with engineering on design reviews or technical changes
Experience using ERP/MRP systems for job tracking or material management
Company
IEWC
IEWC is a wholesale company providing electrical cable, wire management, and broadcast products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Veum
President & CEO
Michelle Osman
Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
Recent News
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