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The Engineering Lab Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Engineering Lab Operations, including day-to-day activities, and ensure that all testing and analysis is performed according to protocol. Of the highest importance is ensuring a safe working environment for all resources. In addition, continuous improvement in quality of data, throughput of data and operational efficiency is a requirement. Management of the lab calibration, purchasing, safety, training and quality teams, providing leadership, guidance and training of each resource. Coordinate development and revision of procedures, processes, and systems to accomplish a standardized operation with focus on continuous improvement.

Position Responsibilities may include:

• Manage personnel; motivate, mentor, train, drive employee engagement and conduct performance management and collaborate with human resources regarding corrective actions as needed.
• Sustain and develop a safety-oriented culture focused on zero incidents. 
• Develop and sustain a 6S program in the lab operation.
• Establish continuous improvement goals and oversee execution of the associated actions. 
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement using DOE (Design of Experiment), 8D (8 Disciplines), 6 Sigma and similar tools to drive positive sustained results. 
• Sustain and develop project schedules for all significant initiatives and create a results-oriented culture to hit scheduled milestones and ensure on-time delivery of all lab initiatives. 
• Ensure operations complies with all governing agencies, mainly UL (Underwriters Laboratories), Intertek, ANSI (American National Standards Institute), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), DOE (Department of Energy) and ISO (Internation Organization for Standardization), maintaining the highest levels of data integrity. 
• Manage departmental budget, resources, and equipment; adjust resources & priorities accordingly.
• Sustain and develop lines of communication with Design Engineering personnel with a focus on overall Department improvement. 
• Develop and maintain a collaborative working environment with all teams to develop a culture of teamwork.
• Perform other related duties and/or special projects to support the Company as required.

Nature & Scope:

• Ensures work is aligned with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision 
• Accountable for implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for short-term results
• Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from Senior Manager/Director
• Works on difficult to moderately complex issues and projects 
• Provides guidance and training to subordinates
• Has authority to hire, recommend pay, establish performance and recommend for termination
• Level of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of engineering lab testing processes, equipment, systems and standards.
• Strong background in data acquisition, controls and software development for testing.
• Effective with interpreting, analyzing and validating test data.
• Effective problem solving through various techniques including use of tools such as 8D, 6 Sigma, etc.
• Proficient working knowledge with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Effective project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish professional and positive relationships.
• Proven leadership, coaching / mentoring and team-oriented mindset. Ability to lead a team to achieve strategic goals.
• Effective decision-making and judgement skills. 
• High level of attention to detail and compliance oriented.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.  
• Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure and with other departments.

Experience:

• 8-12 plus years of experience in engineering preferably within the HVAC industry
• 5 plus years in a leadership role 
• 4 plus years of laboratory testing in a HVAC or appliance field.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably within Science or Engineering disciplines.

People Management: Yes

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.

• Daily use of computer.

• Light physical effort required in working with materials and/or equipment.  

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To: Engineering Lab Senior Manager

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.