Testing Manager

In breve

Nordson Precision Agriculture, the worldwide leader in precision‑farming technologies, is looking for a Testing Manager to join its Rubiera, Italy site. The company designs and manufactures advanced components and systems for crop spraying, weed control and crop protection, operating under the ARAG brand within the Nordson Corporation. The role is newly created to bring together software, hardware, system, field and certification testing under a single, scalable vision. In this position you will direct and coordinate all testing and validation activities across the product development lifecycle. Daily duties include leading testing teams, standardising methodologies, and overseeing validation plans from concept through release. You will work hand‑in‑hand with R&D, software, mechanical engineering, project management and regulatory groups, while also managing external laboratories and partners when specialised support is needed. Continuous improvement of testing facilities, equipment and tools, as well as assessing resource needs for future growth, are also part of the remit. The employer requires proven experience in leading a testing, validation or quality‑focused organisation, together with people‑leadership skills to develop technical teams. Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of testing methodologies, validation processes and continuous‑improvement practices, as well as excellent stakeholder‑management and communication abilities. Fluency in English at B2 level or higher is mandatory. Preferred background includes work in automotive, industrial manufacturing, hydraulics or electromechanical products, and experience handling both software and hardware validation. Experience driving organisational change, transformation or departmental redesign, and having operated in international or global settings, are considered advantageous. The role may involve occasional travel to other Nordson locations, external labs or customer sites. Benefits include the chance to shape a brand‑new testing organisation, exposure to global product development, clear career‑growth pathways and professional development within an innovative, technology‑driven environment. What the role asks for: - Prior experience leading testing, validation or quality organisation - People‑leadership experience developing technical teams - Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and validation processes - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - English language proficiency at B2 level or higher - Nice-to-have: automotive or industrial manufacturing background - Nice-to-have: experience with software and hardware validation - Nice-to-have: experience managing organisational change or transformation - Nice-to-have: experience in international or global organisations - Nice-to-have: occasional travel to other locations or labs