MES Test Lead - Remote

Main Sail
United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$208,000.0 - $249,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests SAP (Applications) System Integration Testing Systems Integration Test Execution Engine Strategies of Testing Information Technology

Job description

Main Sail is seeking a Test Lead for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation project to support a manufacturing client in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Responsibilities:

  • Plan for the FIT, SIT, and UAT as well as prep for test execution, such as:
  • Develop a Test Strategy and Plan.
  • Defining the testing process (how the users will perform the test).
  • What testing materials will be leveraged.
  • How the testers will have the testing materials.
  • How the test results will be captured and managed to closure.
  • What tool will be used to collect the test results.
  • What metrics will be used to report out the test results.
  • Who will be facilitating all the testing at both facilities.
  • When the tests will happen for FIT, SIT and UAT (both facilities).
  • Who will be testing for FIT, SIT, and UAT (for both facilities).
  • Develop Detailed Testing Schedule for FIT, SIT, and UAT (for both facilities).
  • Define testing logistics.
  • Reserve the testing facility at both facilities.
  • Organizing the testing facility with proper testing tools (if needed).
  • Ensuring the testers’ access and proper privileges have been provided.
  • Ensure the testers have proper training.
  • Ensure the testers have the knowledge of the testing process.
  • Lead script writers creating test cases and scripts for Functional Integration, System Integration test phases.
  • Lead technical resources executing Functional Integration, System Integration test phases.
  • Track and report defects daily.
  • Report status of test execution daily.
  • Lead users in creating User Acceptance test cases and scripts.
  • Lead users executing UAT phase of testing.
  • Track and report UAT defects daily. Report status of UAT test execution daily. Travel - May need to travel up to 20% or time.

Requirements

Do you have experience in IT?, * 3-4 years of experience leading all testing phases for large, complex IT projects.

  • Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation experience - Solumina preferred.
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience - SAP preferred.
  • Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.

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