Test Lab Manager

Safran companies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran companies is looking for a Test Lab Manager in Buffalo, NY to supervise lab activities focused on gaseous, mask, and chemical oxygen equipment. The successful candidate will manage the development and training of personnel while ensuring adherence to engineering standards and practices.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with aerospace testing standards. Proficiency in MS Office and CAD tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering and personnel management experience required.
• Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
• Understanding of RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise verification and validation lab activities.
• Create and maintain reports for management.
• Manage the development and training of personnel.

Skills

Engineering testing methods

Logical troubleshooting

Technical writing

Data acquisition hardware

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

CAD

VBA programming

SolidWorks

Matlab

LabVIEW

Job description

The Test Lab Manager will supervise the verification and validation lab activities, and develop and perform tasks for the needs of gaseous, mask, and chemical oxygen equipment.

Essential Functions

• Creates and maintains reports for management on activities and resource availability.
• Creates visibility for the department on activities and scheduled downtime.
• Manages the development and training of personnel for continued growth and capabilities in the lab.
• Authors, develops, or reviews test plans and procedures, test methods and processes to improve testing capability, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Manages internal and external resources for test stand construction, proof out, and acceptance including outside test services.
• Reviews product requirements for implementation of test strategies, procedures and set‑up.
• Generates and/or reviews test plans, test procedures and operating instructions.
• Ensures the accuracy and consistency of all test results through thorough documentation processes.
• Owns the work area; an engineering laboratory is a place for experimental activity as well as a showroom for conformity and regulatory certification of product equipment and facility maintenance.
• Makes recommendations for improvement of equipment, software, etc.
• Develops and implements improvement plans for the lab.
• Ensures safety is incorporated into all activities of the lab.
• Operates a variety of computer/PLC automated and manual test equipment, acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems, and assorted measurement sensors.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Education

• Required – Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Preferred – MBA or advanced technical degree.

Experience

• Required – 4+ years of relevant engineering and personnel management experience.
• Preferred – 10 years of engineering and personnel management experience.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding and experience with engineering testing methods such as planning, executing, and reporting on tests or experiments and interpretation of drawings.
• Experience with logical troubleshooting steps to solve technical challenges.
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills.
• Software experience – MS Office tools, Excel, CAD, data acquisition and coding.
• Preferred – Solid software experience – VBA programming, SolidWorks, Matlab, LabVIEW.
• 3D printing.
• Strong interpersonal skills (teamwork, flexibility) to work with internal and external customers.
• Electrical or electromechanical test equipment experience.