Electrical Test Lab Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Test Lab Manager to lead the daily operations of our battery testing laboratory in Valdosta, Georgia. This position is responsible for managing laboratory personnel, overseeing product quality and engineering testing, ensuring regulatory and quality compliance, and supporting the development and qualification of advanced battery technologies for aerospace and industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop Test Laboratory personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and support professional development initiatives.
• Achieve and maintain FAA compliance for battery repair and airworthiness determinations.
• Manage all laboratory testing activities, including production quality testing, engineering development testing, qualification testing, and failure analysis.
• Conduct and oversee testing of battery systems, electrical and electronic components, and related aerospace products.
• Cook up and oversee testing schedules and priorities to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and customer requirements.
• Achieve accurate execution of test procedures, data collection, and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, FAA regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Implement, track, document, analyze, and report test results in accordance with established quality management systems.
• Support audits, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, work instructions, and testing documentation.
• Perform and oversee testing, troubleshooting, repair, and failure analysis of aircraft battery products.
• Contribute to test plan development, product qualification efforts, and validation activities.
• Provide technical recommendations based on test results and performance analysis.
• Develop and implement automated test programs, data acquisition systems, and reporting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to reduce testing costs, improve throughput, and enhance workplace safety.
• Lead initiatives that improve laboratory performance, equipment utilization, and operational excellence.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a testing, quality, engineering, or laboratory environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical testing methods.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, test automation, and technical reporting.
• Understanding of quality management systems, preferably AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA certification required for battery repair and airworthiness determinations.

Qualifications

• Passion for continuous improvement.
• Close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customer Support teams.
• Passion for aviation, battery manufacturing, energy storage, or related industries.
• Knowledge of nickel-based battery technologies.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, aerospace testing requirements, and aircraft battery maintenance practices.
• Experience with LabVIEW, PLCs, automated test systems, or similar programming and data acquisition tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• AS9100 internal auditor experience.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Technical expertise in electrical and electrochemical testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA certification required for battery repair and airworthiness determinations.

Benefits

Our total rewards package includes generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award. We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

Pay

USD $0.00 /Yr.

Schedule

N/A