Senior Engineering Manager, Lab & Safety Testing

NSF; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to lead multiple laboratory areas, overseeing performance, talent development and budgeting for high-volume certification testing across electrical safety and related products. The role demands strategic execution, collaboration across shifts, and strong coaching of staff to build leadership capacity.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in technical settings, 5+ years of management, and deep experience with lab procedures, data capture software, and

Qualifications

• BS/BSE in electrical, mechanical, or similar engineering field.
• 10+ years in a technical environment such as certification testing, product design or manufacturing.
• 5+ years of direct management experience.
• Knowledge of standard lab procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to lead in a high-volume laboratory with strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and strong verbal/written communication.
• Experience with lab data capture software.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple laboratory areas, with full accountability for performance, talent development, and business outcomes.
• Ensure production targets and turnaround time goals are met for the group.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost control objectives are achieved.
• Teach, coach, and mentor management and staff to build leadership capacity.
• Coordinate resources and communications between groups and across shifts.
• Provide technical oversight and prioritize troubleshooting and resolution.
• Own fiscal reviews and budgeting processes for reporting lab areas.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to management of lab-wide processes.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Lab management

Electrical engineering

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Data analysis

Education

BS/BSE in engineering

Advanced engineering degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

NSF is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to lead multiple laboratory areas, overseeing performance, talent development and budgeting for high-volume certification testing across electrical safety and related products. The role demands strategic execution, collaboration across shifts, and strong coaching of staff to build leadership capacity.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in technical settings, 5+ years of management, and deep experience with lab procedures, data capture software, and