Engineering Team Lead: Product Safety & Compliance

Intertek; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Team Lead-Engineering to join our Electrical team. You will independently perform testing and evaluation to US/Canada/international standards, write reports, and communicate with clients while mentoring junior staff.

The role may require up to 25% travel and involves coordinating day-to-day supervision of engineers and technicians. You will provide local expertise in product categories, drive safety and quality, support sales with quotes and meetings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred).
• 4+ years of product testing/engineering experience.
• Experience in leading a team, formally or informally.
• Project management experience or training.
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.
• Provide local expertise in one or more product categories, including mentoring and training less senior technical personnel.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of Engineers and Technicians, including assigning and overseeing work; training, coaching and mentoring staff; managing employee issues; interviewing; hiring and firing recommendations; approving time and expense; conducting performance reviews; employee development and performance management; ensuring the customers’ needs are fulfilled; ensuring compliance with Intertek’s Quality.
• Responsible for manpower requirements, projections, and utilization within assigned area.
• Provide support to sales with quoting, client meetings, etc.
• Management System and all other policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the hiring, training, development, and performance management of Team members.
• Responsible for all housekeeping, equipment calibration, and supplies within assigned area.
• Responsible for efficiency and productivity within assigned area.
• Responsible for ensuring invoicing is submitted timely; assist with P&L oversight, including forecasting, managing costs, etc.
• Drive daily projects to ensure team members are meeting deadlines and following safety/quality protocols.
• Interface with clients to discuss current and upcoming projects.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Team Lead-Engineering to join our Electrical team. You will independently perform testing and evaluation to US/Canada/international standards, write reports, and communicate with clients while mentoring junior staff.

The role may require up to 25% travel and involves coordinating day-to-day supervision of engineers and technicians. You will provide local expertise in product categories, drive safety and quality, support sales with quotes and meetings, and