Test Lab Manager
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director, Engineering, the Test Lab Manager oversees test engineering activities, including staffing, scheduling, coordination, and planning. The role is responsible for completing assigned projects efficiently and effectively with available resources, and for developing and recommending design revisions or enhancements. The position requires considerable independent judgment, with decisions guided by precedent and company policy. The manager writes and interprets test specifications, procedures, and strategies for products, systems, components, and subassemblies in the U-Haul product lineup. The role also plans and directs technical projects and the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment; reviews and approves product designs and changes; and evaluates test results.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of related mechanical engineering experience with a degree, or 15–20 years of work experience in the truck and trailer industry without a degree.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent job experience.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship.
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, prepare 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 project feasibility.
- Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
- Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
- Recruit employees, assign 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 and new development processes.
- Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.
Benefits
- Full medical coverage
- Prescription plans
- Dental and vision plans
- New indoor fitness gym
- Gym reimbursement program
- Registered dietitian program
- Weight Watchers
- Onsite medical clinic for employees and their families
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Life insurance
- Critical illness and group accident coverage
- 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 protection
- Consumer wellness programs, including health care tips and 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
Manager
