Test Engineering Manager Jobs in Kentucky

Test Engineering Manager jobs in Kentucky are steadily active, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, automotive systems, and medical device production across Louisville, Lexington, and the Greater Cincinnati corridor on the Kentucky side. Companies like GE Appliances, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, and Raytheon Technologies maintain deep engineering operations in the state and regularly hire at this level. The most consistent openings call for expertise in embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and quality management systems leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerJabil
Top cityFlorence, KY
Work type100% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Test Engineering Technician III
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Test Engineering Technician III
Jabil
Florence, Kentucky
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Test Engineering Technician II
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Test Engineering Technician II
Jabil
Florence, Kentucky
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Production Supervisor - Test Engineering
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Production Supervisor - Test Engineering
Jabil
Florence, Kentucky
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Test Engineering Technician I
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Test Engineering Technician I
Jabil
Florence, Kentucky
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Assistant Production Supervisor, Test Engineering
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Assistant Production Supervisor, Test Engineering
Jabil
Florence, Kentucky
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Test Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Florence
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Test Engineering Manager Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Jabil8 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in test engineering manager jobs across Kentucky.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering from an accredited institution
  • Five or more years of hands-on test engineering experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience managing test teams in aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments
  • Proficiency with test automation frameworks, HIL systems, or NI LabVIEW and TestStand platforms
  • Working knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485 quality management standards
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with program management and manufacturing engineering teams

Test Engineering Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a test engineering manager in Kentucky?

Most test engineering manager roles in Kentucky require a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, followed by several years of progressively senior test engineering work. Kentucky does not impose a state-issued license specific to this role, but engineers who provide official certifications or sign off on safety-critical systems may need a Professional Engineer license through the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Gaining experience at Kentucky's aerospace, automotive, or medical device manufacturers is the most direct path.

Which companies hire test engineering managers in Kentucky?

Kentucky test engineering manager roles are posted by Jabil and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's concentration of automotive assembly plants, aerospace suppliers, and appliance manufacturers means that large industrial employers drive the bulk of openings at this management level.

Which Kentucky cities have the most test engineering manager jobs?

Florence lead Kentucky for test engineering manager openings. Louisville anchors the largest share due to its GE Appliances headquarters, medical device manufacturing corridor, and UPS aerospace logistics operations, while Lexington draws demand from Toyota's massive Georgetown assembly complex and a growing cluster of defense and semiconductor suppliers on the city's outskirts.

Are there remote test engineering manager jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, but they're rare. Test engineering management is inherently tied to physical labs, test cells, and production equipment, so most Kentucky roles expect at least partial on-site presence. About 0% of test engineering manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the roles that do offer flexibility tend to concentrate on the planning, reporting, and process-development responsibilities rather than hands-on validation work.

How can I get hired as a test engineering manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a test engineering manager role from a senior test engineer or quality engineer position within a Kentucky manufacturer. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown and GE Appliances in Louisville both run structured rotational and development programs that place engineers into team lead assignments before a formal management title. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Kentucky State Board, or completing a Certified Quality Engineer credential, strengthens a promotion case considerably when competing internally.

Where can I find and apply to test engineering manager jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to test engineering manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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