Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC · 2 days ago
Director of Testing
W Hartford - West Hartford, CT 06110
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expColt's Manufacturing Company LLC is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a mechanical engineering background and expertise in testing, automation, and instrumentation. This role will lead Colt’s growing testing team, focusing on expanding capabilities and driving innovation in small arms testing, validation, and data acquisition.
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Responsibilities
Managing, mentoring, and growing a high-performing team of engineers and technicians. Fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
Manage personnel performance, safety training, and career development
Oversee all testing activities for new product development, R&D, and root cause analysis
Develop and maintain a master testing schedule aligned with project timelines and priorities
Creatively plan and execute test strategies to meet aggressive development schedules
Drive the development and standardization of test procedures and SOPs for technicians
Leading the integration of advanced test fixtures, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems into Colt’s design and development workflows
Maintain and calibrate all test equipment and instrumentation to ensure accuracy and reliability
Coordinate with external testing labs to outsource specialized or customer-required testing
Work closely with Design Engineers, Program Managers, and other departments to align testing with product requirements and development goals
Pull in resources from other departments or external partners when needed to meet testing demands
Contribute to project planning by assessing testing capacity and resource availability
Lead root cause investigations and provide actionable insights to design and manufacturing teams
Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, repeatability, and reproducibility
Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices in firearms testing
Propose and implement enhancements to testing processes and infrastructure
Monitor and maintain departmental Budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in product testing, validation, or design engineering, preferably in firearms or defense related industries
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
Strong understanding of firearm mechanics, ballistics, and materials science
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for firearms
Passion for firearms and a commitment to producing high-quality products
Proficient knowledge of GD&T
Experience in developing products for commercial and government sectors
Experience with manual measuring equipment (Micro Height, Calipers, Comparator, etc.)
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and testing principles
Experience with AC225, MIL-STD, SAAMI, or similar standards
Proficiency in data acquisition systems, sensors, and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Excel, Minitab)
Familiarity with CAD software (PTC Creo preferred) and technical documentation
Experience with calibration protocols and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
Comfortable working in live-fire environments and managing testing logistics
Preferred
PTC CREO CAD experience preferred
CREO Simulation desired
Windchill - Database Management Software
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Inventive Concept desired
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Company
Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
Colt's Manufacturing Company has been an American pioneer of the firearms industry since 1836 -- implementing mass production techniques, designing for parts interchangeability, and always striving to improve manufacturing methods.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33M2021-02-12Acquired
2015-02-10Debt Financing· $33M
Leadership Team
John Sgueglia
Director of Manufacturing
Recent News
2025-08-26
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