Test Lab Manager
About The Position
Under the direction of Director, Engineering manages activities related to test engineering including staffing, scheduling, coordinating and planning. Ensure the completion of assigned projects by efficiently and effectively managing all available resources. Develop and recommend revisions or enhancements to designs. Duties require considerable judgment to work independently toward general results, making decisions guided by precedent and based on company policy. Write and interpret test specifications, procedures, and strategies for the products, systems, components and subassemblies integral to the U-Haul product lineup.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of related mechanical engineering, with a degree; 15-20 years' work experience in the truck and trailer industry, without a degree.
- Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Masters Science Mechanical Engineering (MSME), or the equivalent in job experience.
Responsibilities
- Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
- Plan and establish engineering schedules. Manage assembly of cost control and statistical data. Develop material selection standards.
- Coordinate and direct projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities.
- Recommend new policies and procedures as necessary.
- Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demands to plan and assess the feasibility of the project.
- Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
- Direct, review and approve product design and changes.
- Recruit employees. Assign, direct, and evaluate their work and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
- Evaluate and interpret test results. Provide written reports as requested or required by management.
- Stay abreast of product and design trends, as well as new development processes.
Benefits
- Full Medical coverage
- Prescription plans
- Dental & Vision Plans
- New indoor fitness gym
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Registered Dietitian Program
- Weight Watchers
- Onsite medical clinic for you and your family
- Career stability
- Opportunities for advancement
- Valuable on-the-job training
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
- Business and travel insurance
- You Matter Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness/Group Accident
- 24-hour physician available for kids
- Subsidized gym/ membership
- MetLaw Legal program
- MetLife auto and home insurance
- Mindset App Program
- Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more
- LifeLock identity Theft
- Savvy consumer wellness programs- from health care tips to financial wellness
- Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
- U-Haul federal credit union
- Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
