Senior Engineering Manager

NSF International•Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

NSF is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to provide direct leadership and management of people, processes, and equipment supporting high-volume certification testing. The work primarily focuses on electrical safety, recreational-use water and filtration products, and food-related appliances. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for multiple laboratory areas, with accountability for performance, talent development, and business outcomes. It also provides technical oversight, supports lab-wide processes, and helps build a high-performance culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. NSF provides independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services, and develops standards for the food, water, and life sciences industries. The company describes its culture as one team that embraces the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity of the societies in which it operates.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Engineering in an engineering field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field.
10 or more years of related experience in a technical environment, such as certification testing, product design, or manufacturing.
5 or more years of direct management experience.
Knowledge of standard laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
Ability to work and lead in a high-volume laboratory environment, with strong organizational skills.
Consistent attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills with laboratory LIMS and data-collection software.

Nice To Haves

Advanced engineering degree.
Experience designing and using electrical and/or water-based test rigs for the listed product types.
Experience with OSHA-recognized (NRTL) facilities for execution of safety and performance testing.
Knowledge of certification standards such as UL, ANSI, and CSA.
Experience in fiscal management.
Experience using continuous-improvement/lean tools and process-flow metrics.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple laboratory areas, with accountability for performance, talent development, and business outcomes.
Ensure production targets and turnaround-time goals are met for the group.
Ensure the team meets safety, quality, and cost-control objectives.
Teach, coach, and mentor management and other staff to build leadership capacity.
Coordinate resources and communications between groups and across shifts.
Provide technical oversight and ensure prioritization, troubleshooting, and problem resolution are handled appropriately.
Own and develop fiscal reviews and budgeting processes for the reporting laboratory areas.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to management of lab-wide processes.
Perform other duties as requested.