Lead Engineering Test Lab & Equipment Manager

Adams Thermal Systems, Inc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Thermal Systems, Inc. seeks a hands-on Engineering Test Lab Manager to lead testing, calibration, and data analysis of mechanical products. You will supervise 2-5 technicians, design new capital test equipment, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role includes budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and both hands-on testing and technical support for product development. The position requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Ag Engineering, 3+ years supervisory experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Ag Engineering.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in a heat transfer business and/or automotive supplier would be a plus.
• Experience in an OEM manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish and attain a test schedule that ensures timely completion of all tests.
• Test setup; design and instruction. Lead in bringing in new test capabilities as driven by market.
• Programming of data acquisition system, where required. Problem solving and troubleshooting to support testing.
• Coordination of tests with outside labs.
• Monitoring of tests to assure accuracy and completion.
• Documentation of tests and issuing test reports, maintaining lab systems and documentation to meet customer and TS-16949 standards.
• Develop and maintain training plans for technicians and manage budgets for capital and expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace/Ag Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition system

Database software

CAD/Design software

Spreadsheet software

Project management software

Job description

Adams Thermal Systems, Inc. seeks a hands-on Engineering Test Lab Manager to lead testing, calibration, and data analysis of mechanical products. You will supervise 2-5 technicians, design new capital test equipment, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role includes budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and both hands-on testing and technical support for product development. The position requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Ag Engineering, 3+ years supervisory experience,