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.
Experience Required:
- 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.
Location:
- Remote with up to 20% travel to Mt. Vernon, IN and Barberton, OH.
Duration:
- Jun - Dec 2026 with possible extensions.