Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as the Alpha Testing Lead in Bridgeton MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We�re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 � 2026) � a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you�re ready to join a team that�s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As the Alpha Testing Lead, you will own the creation of the testing; strategy, execution, and continuous improvement while developing and mentoring a team of Test Engineers and Technicians. This is a role with a strong mechanical focus.

What You�ll Do:

• Lead day-to-day hardware and software activities for the Alpha Test Engineering Team; provide technical leadership and development for Test Engineers and Test Technicians
• Coordinate testing priorities, resource planning, and work assignments across projects
• Coordinate with the Validation Engineering Team to execute test plans, test procedures, and validation strategies for Hunter Engineering products including new hardware, embedded systems, firmware, and application software.
• Identify test coverage gaps and ensure validation activities meet functional, performance, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Define test equipment and resource requirements including the effective implementation of all testing needs.
• Lead the execution of system, integration, functionality, regression, stress, and reliability tests to ensure products meet defined quality, performance, and release-readiness criteria
• Oversee test data collection, analysis, and documentation of results using structured reporting tools.
• Establish and refine testing best practices, standard operating procedures, and documentation standards to improve consistency, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Additional duties as assigned

What You�ll Bring:

• Bachelor�s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology or related field.
• 5+ years leading a technical team.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical, hardware, software, or systems testing.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, hardware interfaces, sensors, and software architecture.
• Proven experience creating and executing test plans.
• Proficiency with test instruments such as multimeters, DAQ systems, signal generators, etc.
• Experience with defect tracking tools and test documentation practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to �Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!�

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard