Manager Test Lab

Assa Abloy Ab; Eskilstuna kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions in Eskilstuna is seeking a Manager Test Lab to lead a small team and oversee daily lab operations, ensuring regulatory and certification compliance across products.

You will coordinate internal and external testing activities, maintain accreditations, and drive process improvements in a collaborative, quality-focused environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical education with hands-on experience in product testing, lab environments, or verification/validation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements, including CE marking and product compliance processes.
• Experience coordinating testing/certification activities with external laboratories and certification bodies.
• Practical experience with calibration, measurement uncertainty, test equipment, and test method development/execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the Test Lab with two direct reports.
• Support product development projects with test plans, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate external testing activities (fire testing, CE marking, ITT).
• Maintain laboratory accreditations, quality systems, and testing methods; drive process improvements.

Skills

Lab testing

Regulatory knowledge

External coordination

English Swedish

Education

Technical education

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Are you ready to bring your innovative perspective and creative skills to ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions ? Join our team in Eskilstuna, Sweden and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What would you do as our Manager Test Lab

As our Manager Test Lab, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the daily operations of ASSA ABLOY's product testing laboratory while leading and developing a team of two direct reports. You will ensure that products meet applicable regulatory, certification, and quality requirements. Acting as the key point of contact for testing, certification and compliance matters, you will support product development projects, coordinate internal and external testing activities, and drive continuous improvement of laboratory processes, methods, and accreditations. In addition, you will provide leadership, guidance, and performance management for the laboratory team, fostering a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous development.

You will report to the to the Standard and Compliance Manager.

You would also:

• Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the Test Lab, including responsibility for two direct reports.
• Support product development projects with test plans, testing activities, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate external testing activities such as fire testing, CE marking, and ITT.
• Maintain laboratory accreditations, quality systems, testing methods, and required documentation.
• Drive continuous improvements of laboratory processes, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who has:

• Technical education combined with hands-on experience in product testing, laboratory environments, or verification/validation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements, including CE marking, and product compliance processes.
• Experience coordinating testing and certification activities with external laboratories, testing institutes, and certification bodies.
• Practical experience with calibration, measurement uncertainty, test equipment, and the development or execution of test methods.

To succeed in this role, you are a structured, analytical, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a technical environment. You take ownership of your work, are comfortable making decisions independently, and have the initiative to drive activities forward without constant supervision. You have a proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and stakeholders, and lead small teams or cross-functional activities. As the role involves frequent interaction with product development teams, external testing laboratories, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders, strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. Good English and Swedish communication skills, both written and verbal.

You are able to explain complex technical requirements in a clear and practical way, collaborate effectively across functions, and build credibility through your expertise. In addition, you are organized, quality-focused, and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve laboratory operations, testing methods, and overall efficiency. A natural ability to coordinate people and activities, combined with a solution-oriented mindset, will be key to success in this role

What we offer

We're passionate about providing great opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us - here's what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it's online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
• Modern infrastructure.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don't look at any applications sent by emailor post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Mona Yusefi Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [e-mail] .

Depending on the risk profile for the role, a background screening will need to be performed. Final candidates may therefore be subjected to a background screening. The performance of the background check is subject to consent and based on our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Let's create a safer and more open world - together!

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.