Manager Technical Engineering - Home Generation Lab
About The Position
The Manager Technical Engineering - Home Generation Lab is responsible for leading and managing multi-discipline test laboratory operations supporting the Home Generation division, including Home Standby Generators, Chore products, Portable Generators, Alternators, and Transfer Switch systems. This role provides people and technical leadership for all laboratory activities supporting new product development, verification, validation, compliance, durability, reliability, and lifecycle testing across mechanical, electrical, controls, and integrated system domains. This position requires strong product test and systems engineering knowledge combined with proven people leadership skills. The Lab Manager partners closely with Product Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service organizations to ensure safe operations, high-quality data, robust product validation, and alignment to Home Generation business objectives. This role is accountable for lab strategy, capability development, throughput, cost management, and talent development across all Home Generation test laboratories.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 10 years of progressive engineering experience
- 4 years of people leadership and laboratory or development organization management
- Strong understanding of generator systems, alternators, transfer switches, and integrated power solutions
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse technical teams across multiple labs and product lines
- Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and product quality
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- 15 years of engineering experience
- Experience with laboratory safety systems
- Experience leading product test laboratories in R&D or sustainment environments
- Experience testing engine-driven, electrical, power generation equipment, or outdoor power equipment
- Experience with Home Standby Generators, Portable Generators, or adjacent power products
- Experience supporting alternators, transfer switch, or power switching systems
- Experience with data acquisition systems, load banks, and fuel systems
- Demonstrated root-cause analysis, failure investigation, and corrective action leadership
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory and certification standards (UL, CSA, EPA, CARB, NEC, etc.)
- Familiarity with engine, alternator, power electronics, controls, and switching systems testing
Responsibilities
- Manage test laboratory operations supporting Chore, Portable, Alternator, Transfer Switch, and Home Standby Generator labs
- Lead lab supervisors, engineers, and technicians across multiple test disciplines
- Align resources to prioritized programs for Home Generation product roadmaps
- Ensure safe, compliant operation of all lab facilities, equipment, and test systems
- Drive timely execution of verification, validation, compliance, durability, and lifecycle testing
- Partner with Product Engineering teams to define test strategies, coverage, and priorities
- Manage operating budgets, capital investments, and external test resources
- Ensure equipment readiness, calibration, maintenance, and utilization effectiveness
- Drive lab performance metrics including throughput, schedule adherence, data quality, and cost
- Drive laboratory performance metrics including throughput, utilization, and data quality
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing technical and leadership talent
- Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, controls, and integrated system testing
- Support test planning and scheduling aligned to program milestones
- Interface cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain, and Service teams
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in lab processes, safety, and operational efficiency
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
