Overview ... Lead a newly formed team of software quality assurance specialists who are responsible for executing and evolving a test strategy. The Opportunity ... * Set and enforce QA testing standards, policies, and practices * Champion quality across the lifecycle, and assist teams in adopting techniques and practices to improve quality and shift left (e.g., risk assessments, root cause analysis, FMEA, coverage analysis, etc.) * Ensure the consistent collection of quality metrics across the engineering teams, and periodically analyze quality data and recommend improvements * Serve as reporting manager for QA specialists, conduct performance reviews, interviews, and hiring decisions * Manage budget for QA resources * Oversee testers dedicated to engineering teams, provide hands-on mentorship, and promote cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing * Own the testing and quality tools and ensure their appropriate use * Define the test automation strategy, and stay abreast of technology and tool innovations to drive higher test coverage for lower effort Why work at JBT ... Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience * 10+ years of industry experience, and 5+ years of experience leading a commercial software team * Energetic, passionate, and creative leader who values people, relationships, and performance * Strong process orientation and ability to consider diverse needs and opinions when establishing process and policy * Able to travel on short notice for up to 25% of the time, domestic and international, to customer sites Knowledge and Skills * Deep expertise with software testing and quality strategy, methods, and techniques * Excellent communication at all levels of the organization * Knowledgeable of all disciplines across the software development lifecycle * Practical knowledge of test automation tools, issue management tools (i.e., Jira), and test case management systems * Experience in diverse SDLC methodologies including Agile * Experience with embedded software and/or robotics is a plus