Nordson Precision Agriculture, a global leader in precision farming technologies, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Testing Manager to join our team in Rubiera, Italy. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the Role
Are you excited by the opportunity to build something rather than simply maintain it?
As Testing Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Testing & Validation within ARAG.
This newly created position offers the opportunity to bring together multiple testing disciplines under a single vision, creating a more structured, efficient, and scalable approach to product validation across software, hardware, system, field, and certification activities.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve testing methodologies, accelerate product development, and strengthen the way innovative solutions are brought to market. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to lead organisational change, develop people, and help define what a world-class testing organisation should look like within a growing international business.
For professionals who enjoy transformation, leadership, and making a visible impact, this role offers a rare opportunity to influence both the future organisation and the future products of ARAG.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate testing and validation activities across software, hardware, system, field and certification testing functions.
- Manage and develop testing teams while fostering collaboration across different testing disciplines.
- Define, improve and standardise testing methodologies, processes and validation frameworks.
- Support the planning and execution of validation activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Ensure products are validated effectively and released within agreed project timelines.
- Evaluate and improve testing facilities, equipment, tools and overall testing capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Software, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management and Regulatory stakeholders.
- Drive organisational improvements and support the integration of separate testing functions into one coordinated structure.
- Manage external testing partners and laboratories when specialised validation support is required.
- Contribute to future growth plans by assessing team capabilities, resource needs and long-term testing strategy.
Skills and Qualifications
Must-Haves
- Previous experience leading a testing, validation or quality-related organisation or department.
- People leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop technical teams.
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, validation processes and continuous improvement practices.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience driving process improvements and implementing structured ways of working.
- English language skills at B2 level or higher.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, hydraulics, electromechanical products or similar technical environments.
- Experience working with both software and hardware validation activities.
- Experience managing organisational change, transformation or departmental redesign initiatives.
- Experience in international or global organisations and environments.
Travel
- Occasional travel to other ARAG/Nordson locations, external testing laboratories and customer sites may be required.
Benefits
- Opportunity to build and shape a newly created testing and validation organisation.
- Exposure to international product development and collaboration across global teams.
- Career growth opportunities with potential future expansion into a broader international testing leadership role.
- Professional development in a growing, innovative and technology-driven organisation.
Join ARAG S.r.l. - A Global Leader in Precision Farming Solutions
ARAG S.r.l. designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced components and systems for crop spraying, weed control, and crop protection, serving the Precision Farming sector. With a strong foundation in research, technological innovation, sustainability, and a people‑centric approach, ARAG has become one of the leading global players in agricultural technology.
Founded in 1976 in Rubiera (Reggio Emilia), ARAG is part of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), serving as its Precision Agriculture Division (PAG).
You’ll join a fast‑growing, internationally recognized organization committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Interested?
If you are ready to lead product validation and testing activities within a passionate and inclusive team committed to innovation and quality, apply online with your CV - and grow with us at Nordson Precision Agriculture.
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Skills Required
- Experience leading a testing, validation, or quality-related organization or department
- Experience leading and developing technical teams
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and validation processes
- Experience with continuous improvement practices
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience driving process improvements and implementing structured ways of working
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, hydraulics, electromechanical products, or similar technical environments
- Experience with software and hardware validation activities
- Experience managing organizational change, transformation, or departmental redesign initiatives
- Experience in international or global organizations
Nordson Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordson Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordson Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) features automatic enrollment at 6%, a 50% match on up to 6% of pay, and an additional 3% company contribution for eligible U.S. employees even without employee contributions. Feedback suggests this retirement structure is above what many mid-size manufacturers offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and a typical year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s at many U.S. locations expand time off beyond standard PTO. Feedback suggests this shutdown is a distinctive work-life perk, though availability can vary by site or business unit.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Volunteer release time and a 3:1 charitable gift-matching program are offered alongside recognition programs, tuition assistance, and community initiatives. Feedback suggests these elements add value beyond core insurance and PTO.
Nordson Corporation Insights
What We Do
Nordson is a team of 7,300 global employees thriving in an environment where they are supported and encouraged to be their best. Working side by side, we build meaningful connections with each other and our customers. Together, we deliver products that are solutions, and they’re likely touching your life every day. Have you ever changed a diaper? Opened a box of cereal? Used a smart phone or driven a car? Then we’ve already met. At Nordson, we take pride in being an outstanding corporate citizen and strongly believe in sharing our success with the communities where our employees live and work. Whether you’re working in one of our labs, offices or manufacturing facilities, your efforts will enable our customers to succeed and our company to continuously improve and grow. We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing and processing in a variety of end markets, from packaging to transportation and medical to electronics. Founded in 1954, we operate under the values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy and excellence. Nordson is headquartered in the United States in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 30 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization
