Job Title: Lead Test Engineer Job Description The Test Engineering Group Lead is responsible for providing both technical expertise and people leadership to a multidisciplinary test engineering team. This role manages 4–5 direct-report test engineers, ensuring day-to-day operations, monthly planning, and project timelines are met. The Group Lead acts as a technical resource, mentoring junior engineers, distributing workload, and stepping in on complex tests when hands-on expertise is needed. The position supports a wide array of testing groups, including durability, noise/fabrication/vibration (NVH), and strength, requiring a versatile technical leader who can quickly diagnose and resolve test failures or engineering problems. The Group Lead leads investigations, validates test results prior to management approval, and drives continuous improvement across test processes, equipment, and quality standards. This role participates in broader departmental initiatives such as business planning, budgeting, cost improvement, and new model test activity, representing the Test Engineering function and ensuring its success across projects and product lifecycle phases. Responsibilities + Provide technical and people leadership to a multidisciplinary test engineering team. + Manage 4-5 direct-report test engineers and ensure operations, planning, and timelines are met. + Act as a technical resource, mentor junior engineers, and distribute workload effectively. + Support testing groups across durability, NVH, and strength domains. + Diagnose and resolve test failures or engineering problems quickly. + Lead investigations and validate test results prior to management approval. + Drive continuous improvement in test processes, equipment, and quality standards. + Participate in business planning, budgeting, cost improvement, and new model test activities. Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent experience. + 3–5 years of hands-on Test Engineering experience. + 2+ years of project leadership experience. + Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading engineering staff. + Strong technical problem-solving track record. + Broad understanding of durability, NVH, and strength testing. + Ability to operate in both office and production/test environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Ability to mentor less experienced engineers. + Comfortable working across multiple testing domains. + Strong test analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause skills. + Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed. + Willingness to travel up to 50%. Work Environment The work environment is split between test lab, production areas, and office spaces. Standing for extended periods is required. The schedule is flexible, with shifts and weekends possible. Overtime may be needed, and travel is under 50%. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.