Environmental Simulation & Reliability Lab Manager

Eurofins•Baltimore, MD

11d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a hands-on leader to manage and grow its Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab in Baltimore. This role involves full ownership of the department, including technical staff, schedules, customer relationships, equipment roadmap, and growth initiatives. The lab provides climatic, mechanical, and dynamic environmental testing for various industries, with a focus on expanding into Military, Defense, and Aerospace work, including MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, HALT/HASS, and reliability life testing. This is a bench-present role with direct influence on the lab's capabilities and customer relationships, offering a unique opportunity for leadership and growth within a key defense and technology corridor.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in environmental simulation and reliability testing (climatic, mechanical, dynamic) in a laboratory environment.
Working knowledge of environmental and reliability test disciplines: thermal, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude, and combined environments.
Experience directly supervising engineers and/or technicians in a lab setting.
Demonstrated ability to engage customers technically: writing test plans, presenting results, and managing customer expectations.
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and quality management in a testing environment.
Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to represent Eurofins credibly to customers and program teams.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Valid driver's license and the physical dexterity and mobility to perform lab functions and to travel by car or air as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (equivalent experience considered).
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA/DO-160 in a defense, aerospace, or government lab context.
HALT/HASS, reliability life testing, or MIL-HDBK-217 reliability prediction.
Business development, account management, or customer-facing technical sales experience in the TIC or defense sector.

Responsibilities

Full operation of the Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab, including technical staff leadership, revenue and budget performance, project coordination, and on-time delivery.
Daily scheduling, RFQ intake and quoting from the National Sales Team, and customer relationships across the full commercial book of business.
Hands-on execution and oversight of climatic, mechanical, and dynamic testing, including thermal, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude, and combined environments.
Direct management of lab engineers and technicians, owning their daily direction, development, and performance.
Development and review of test plans and procedures to ASTM, IEC, MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, customer specifications, and internal protocols.
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance, internal audits, calibration programs, and equipment maintenance.
CAPEX proposals and the equipment roadmap to support capability growth and operational reliability.
Growth of the Military, Defense, and Aerospace vertical alongside the regional sales team, including new and reinstated service offerings.
Technical sales support, including proposals, customer site visits, and program pursuits with prime contractors and Tier 1 suppliers.
Collaboration with Eurofins labs across the network to deliver integrated testing solutions and share best practices.