Environmental Simulation & Reliability Lab Manager

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing seeks an Environmental Simulation & Reliability Lab Manager in Baltimore, MD. This role demands leadership in lab operations, with responsibilities spanning technical staff oversight and achievement of budget performance.

Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in environmental testing and be adept at managing client expectations. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday with a salary range of $140,000 - $160,000 annually, complemented by excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in environmental simulation and reliability testing.
• Demonstrated ability to engage customers technically: writing test plans, presenting results.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead full operation of the Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab.
• Manage lab engineers and technicians for performance and development.
• Ensure ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance and internal audits.

Skills

Environmental simulation and reliability testing

Climatic, mechanical, and dynamic testing

Technical staff leadership

Customer relationship management

ISO/IEC 17025 compliance

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field

Job description

Environmental Simulation & Reliability Lab Manager & Duties: Include but are not Limited to the Following

• Full operation of the Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab, including technical staff leadership, revenue and budget performance, project coordination, and on‑time delivery.
• Daily scheduling, RFQ intake and quoting from the National Sales Team, and customer relationships across the full commercial book of business.
• Hands‑on execution and oversight of climatic, mechanical, and dynamic testing, including thermal, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude, and combined environments.
• Direct management of lab engineers and technicians, owning their daily direction, development, and performance.
• Development and review of test plans and procedures to ASTM, IEC, MIL‑STD‑810, RTCA/DO‑160, customer specifications, and internal protocols.
• ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance, internal audits, calibration programs, and equipment maintenance.
• CAPEX proposals and the equipment roadmap to support capability growth and operational reliability.
• Growth of the Military, Defense, and Aerospace vertical alongside the regional sales team, including new and reinstated service offerings.
• Technical sales support, including proposals, customer site visits, and program pursuits with prime contractors and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Collaboration with Eurofins labs across the network to deliver integrated testing solutions and share best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of hands‑on experience in environmental simulation and reliability testing (climatic, mechanical, dynamic) in a laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental and reliability test disciplines: thermal, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude, and combined environments.
• Experience directly supervising engineers and/or technicians in a lab setting.
• Demonstrated ability to engage customers technically: writing test plans, presenting results, and managing customer expectations.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and quality management in a testing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to represent Eurofins credibly to customers and program teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license and the physical dexterity and mobility to perform lab functions and to travel by car or air as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• Hands‑on experience with MIL‑STD‑810 and/or RTCA/DO‑160 in a defense, aerospace, or government lab context.
• HALT/HASS, reliability life testing, or MIL‑HDBK‑217 reliability prediction.
• Business development, account management, or customer‑facing technical sales experience in the TIC or defense sector.

Basic Minimum Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (equivalent experience considered). High school diploma or GED required.

Why This Role

• Full ownership of a department with a direct line to senior sales and operations leadership, not buried in a lab hierarchy.
• A defined MIL/Aero/Defense growth vertical with real investment behind it, not an afterthought.
• A platform inside the Mid‑Atlantic defense corridor to pursue program‑level work.

Position is full‑time working, Monday – Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Baltimore, MD are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year.
• Excellent full‑time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.