Engineering Lab Manager in Danvers

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Job Title: Engineering Lab Manager
Location: Beverly, MA (01915)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (hours TBD)
Salary: $100,000 – $135,000

About the Opportunity

A growing and innovative engineering organization is seeking a hands-on Engineering Lab Manager to lead operations within a newly developed laboratory facility. This is a high-impact role supporting the expansion of technical capabilities and driving strategic growth.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, safety-focused leader who enjoys working side-by-side with engineers and technicians while building out lab processes, capabilities, and team structure.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Lab Operations

• Oversee daily testing operations within the engineering lab
• Lead and mentor engineers and technicians in a hands-on environment
• Ensure safe and compliant lab practices
• Develop lab capabilities including equipment, processes, and staffing aligned with company growth

Testing & Technical Execution

• Design and build test setups and fixtures
• Develop Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs)
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and conduct root cause analysis
• Drive design improvements based on findings
• Implement automated data acquisition systems where applicable

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Participate in design reviews and engineering discussions
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements
• Standardize verification and validation processes
• Collaborate with global lab teams across international locations

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a lab or testing environment
• Hands-on laboratory testing and lab development experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with data acquisition hardware and software
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Experience with electromechanical testing to industry/military standards (MIL-STD, DO-160, EIA, IEC)
• Background in environmental, mechanical, and electrical testing
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent hands-on experience

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new lab facility
• High visibility role with direct impact on engineering strategy
• Collaborative, hands-on environment
• Competitive salary and long-term growth potential