Engineering Lab Manager

Moog; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Moog is seeking an Engineering Lab Manager in Salt Lake City to lead the laboratory and testing teams, ensuring compliance with safety, data integrity, and quality standards. You will guide verification and validation activities and support medical device development programs with high-quality testing services.

The role requires extensive experience in medical device development, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in medical device product development, testing, manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
• Proven leadership and project management experience in a technical environment.
• Extensive knowledge of medical device product development processes and applicable domestic and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of laboratory and testing personnel.
• Ensure laboratory operations meet standards for safety, data integrity, product reliability, and testing quality.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet demanding schedules and cost objectives.
• Oversee routine maintenance, calibration, and safety inspections of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain expertise in applicable testing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
• Develop and maintain verification and validation standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepare and review technical reports, recommendations, and conclusions based on testing results.
• Ensure testing activities support regulatory submissions, product development, and manufacturing objectives.
• Serve as a technical consultant to engineering and operational teams on design, testing, and verification activities.
• Collaborate with quality, operations, and customer teams to define product requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title :

Engineering Lab Manager

Reporting To:

Director, Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite - Salt Lake City, UT Our team is looking for an Engineering Lab Manager to join us. In this role, you will lead the Engineering Lab testing organization, oversee design verification and validation activities, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards. This position is responsible for managing laboratory personnel, supporting medical device product development programs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality testing services that support product safety, reliability, and performance.

To be considered for the Engineering Lab Manager role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in medical device product development, testing, manufacturing, or a related engineering field
• Proven leadership and project management experience in a technical environment
• Extensive knowledge of medical device product development processes and applicable domestic and international standards
• Strong understanding of engineering testing methodologies, verification and validation processes, and test method development
• Experience developing and executing protocols related to product design and manufacturing processes
• Ability to apply engineering principles and statistical analysis techniques to solve technical challenges
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Experience training, supervising, and developing technical staff
• Ability to thrive in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment while maintaining a customer-focused mindset
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a repeated basis

As an Engineering Lab Manager, you will:

Lead Engineering Lab Operations

• Direct the daily activities of laboratory and testing personnel
• Ensure laboratory operations meet standards for safety, data integrity, product reliability, and testing quality
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet demanding schedules and cost objectives
• Oversee routine maintenance, calibration, and safety inspections of laboratory equipment
• Maintain expertise in applicable testing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices

Support Product Development and Testing

• Oversee the development and execution of test methods used to evaluate product performance, reliability, and safety
• Develop and maintain verification and validation standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Assist in the development of product performance specifications and testing requirements
• Evaluate and improve product development procedures and standard operating practices
• Prepare and review technical reports, recommendations, and conclusions based on testing results
• Ensure testing activities support regulatory submissions, product development, and manufacturing objectives

Provide Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical consultant to engineering and operational teams on design, testing, and verification activities
• Support production and manufacturing teams in resolving technical issues
• Collaborate with quality, marketing, operations, and customer teams to define and evaluate product requirements
• Facilitate technical reviews, presentations, demonstrations, and planning sessions with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure effective communication and information flow across cross-functional teams
• Partner with Operations to transition new products from development into production
• Support business development activities by providing technical input for proposals and new opportunities

Develop People and Build Capability

• Lead, coach, and develop laboratory and testing personnel
• Conduct performance reviews and career development planning
• Ensure employees are trained on applicable processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
• Recruit, develop, and maintain a strong technical talent pipeline

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive compensation package, annual incentive opportunities, and retirement savings programs
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, leadership development, technical training, and career growth opportunities
• Culture: Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on innovation, teamwork