Manager Lab Engineering

You will lead the integrated testing-center laboratories, including prototype and test labs, machine shop, and 3D-print lab. You will manage technical personnel, capacity planning, test-hardware fabrication, equipment installation and calibration, budgets, safety, preventive maintenance, and scalable testing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage prototype and test labs, machine shop, and 3D-print lab operations
• Lead engineering technicians, fabrication specialists, machinists, and contract personnel
• Manage contractor onboarding, offboarding, agency relationships, and workforce planning
• Establish centralized intake and capacity planning for technical resources
• Deliver test hardware, rigs, fixtures, and test articles
• Manage external machine shop partners and make-versus-buy decisions
• Install, commission, maintain, and calibrate test equipment
• Manage operating and capital plans for equipment, tooling, consumables, facilities, and contingent labor
• Drive laboratory safety, equipment integrity, preventive maintenance, and calibration programs

Requirements

• At least 2 years of management experience
• At least 8 years of total work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent leadership experience
• Experience operating an engineering lab, test facility, prototype lab, machine shop, or fabrication operation
• Experience managing technicians, machinists, fabrication specialists, or other skilled technical personnel
• Experience managing full-time employees and contract labor
• Experience with test fixtures, rigs, engineering drawings, GD&T, machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
• Experience with test-equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration, laboratory safety, and auditable equipment records
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Business travel expense reimbursement
• Corporate credit card for eligible employees