Test Group Manager(QA/QC)
Weir Motion Metrics
Vancouver - Onsite

Purpose of Role:  The Test Group Manager will be a key member of the Research and Development department, responsible for Quality Assurance and Control, and ensuring that all new products and features meet defined requirements and quality standards. This role involves leading a team of QA specialists, defining testing processes and plans, establishing reporting structures, tracking issues through to resolution, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders across the organization. The QA/QC Manager will collaborate closely with the engineering team throughout the product development lifecycle and work with the Global Support team to deliver training on new releases and address post-release needs.
Weir Motion Metrics products integrate rugged sensors and hardware components with embedded and cloud-based software to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges in the mining industry. Ensuring the seamless integration and reliable performance of these systems is essential to delivering robust, high-quality mining technology for a sustainable future.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct manual and automated testing to identify, execute, and report software and system defects, ensuring all releases meet quality standards and user requirements.Plan, develop, and maintain in-house test automation tools and test cases for both new and existing software and hardware features, while managing the full lifecycle of issue tracking and resolution, including stakeholder communication and debugging support.Lead team management activities by assigning tasks, providing resources, and aligning team efforts with individual, departmental, and company goals.Create and maintain procedures for embedded software installation and support, while assisting cross-functional teams (R&D, support, production, business) in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and recommending design improvements.Collaborate with hardware teams and Linux administrators to maintain the operating system in production systems, ensuring smooth integration and performance.Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Over 5 years of experience in QA/QC roles with proven team management capabilities, supported by a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.Preferred - Holds certifications such as ISTQB (CTFL), CSTE, or equivalent, with strong familiarity in Agile, Scrum, and other project management methodologies.Proficient in scripting with Python, C++, or JavaScript; familiar with tools like Jira, Bitbucket, and Git, and experienced in automated testing and working with Linux systems.Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, test data analysis, trend identification, and generating quality metrics and reports to support continuous improvement.Hands-on experience with high-tech systems involving hardware-software integration, embedded and cloud software, APIs, and industrial solutions.Quick to learn and apply new technologies, growth-driven, results-oriented, and open to 10% international travel to mine sites.
 

Weir Motion Metrics (WMM) is a Canadian mining technology division that enables a new generation of safe, smart, and sustainable mining based in Vancouver, B.C. Serving the mining market since 1999, then joining Weir in 2021, Motion Metrics is proud to be Weir’s first-ever center of excellence for artificial intelligence and machine vision technology.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Compensation: CAD 85,000 to 125,000

Weir Motion Metrics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in cost of living. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. 

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