Test Lab Manager

The Test Lab Manager will supervise the verification and validation lab activities, and develop and perform tasks for the needs of gaseous, mask, and chemical oxygen equipment.

• Creates and maintains reports for management on activities and resource availability.
• Creates visibility for the department on activities and scheduled downtime.
• Manages the development and training of personnel for continued growth and capabilities in the lab.
• Authors, develops, or reviews test plans and procedures, test methods and processes to improve testing capability, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Manages internal and external resources for test stand construction, proof out, and acceptance including outside test services.
• Reviews product requirements for implementation of test strategies, procedures and set‑up.
• Generates and/or reviews test plans, test procedures and operating instructions.
• Ensures the accuracy and consistency of all test results through thorough documentation processes.
• Owns the work area; an engineering laboratory is a place for experimental activity as well as a showroom for conformity and regulatory certification of product equipment and facility maintenance.
• Makes recommendations for improvement of equipment, software, etc.
• Develops and implements improvement plans for the lab.
• Ensures safety is incorporated into all activities of the lab.
• Operates a variety of computer/PLC automated and manual test equipment, acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems, and assorted measurement sensors.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.

• Required – Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Preferred – MBA or advanced technical degree.

• Required – 4+ years of relevant engineering and personnel management experience.
• Preferred – 10 years of engineering and personnel management experience.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards.

• Understanding and experience with engineering testing methods such as planning, executing, and reporting on tests or experiments and interpretation of drawings.
• Experience with logical troubleshooting steps to solve technical challenges.
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills.
• Software experience – MS Office tools, Excel, CAD, data acquisition and coding.
• Preferred – Solid software experience – VBA programming, Solid Works, Matlab, LabVIEW.
• 3D printing.
• Strong interpersonal skills (teamwork, flexibility) to work with internal and external customers.
• Electrical or electromechanical test equipment experience.