Environmental Simulation & Reliability Lab Manager

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services to ensure safety, health, and sustainability across multiple industries. Eurofins Electrical and Electronics is expanding its Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab in Baltimore, seeking a hands-on leader to manage the lab's operations, growth, and strategic direction. This role offers full ownership of the department, including staff leadership, customer relationships, equipment roadmap, and expansion into Military, Defense, and Aerospace testing (MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, HALT/HASS, and reliability life testing). Baltimore's location within a dense defense and technology corridor provides direct access to prime contractors and government entities.

Responsibilities

• Full operation of the Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab, including technical staff leadership, revenue and budget performance, project coordination, and on-time delivery.
• Daily scheduling, RFQ intake and quoting from the National Sales Team, and customer relationship management.
• Hands-on execution and oversight of climatic, mechanical, and dynamic testing (thermal, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude, and combined environments).
• Direct management of lab engineers and technicians, including daily direction, development, and performance.
• Development and review of test plans and procedures to ASTM, IEC, MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, customer specifications, and internal protocols.
• Ensure ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance, conduct internal audits, manage calibration programs, and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Develop CAPEX proposals and equipment roadmaps to support capability growth and operational reliability.
• Grow the Military, Defense, and Aerospace vertical alongside the regional sales team, including new and reinstated service offerings.
• Provide technical sales support, including proposals, customer site visits, and program pursuits with prime contractors and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Collaborate with Eurofins labs across the network to deliver integrated testing solutions and share best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in environmental simulation and reliability testing (climatic, mechanical, dynamic) in a laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental and reliability test disciplines: thermal, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude, and combined environments.
• Experience directly supervising engineers and/or technicians in a lab setting.
• Demonstrated ability to engage customers technically: writing test plans, presenting results, and managing customer expectations.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and quality management in a testing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent Eurofins credibly to customers and program teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license and the physical dexterity and mobility to perform lab functions and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (equivalent experience considered). High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on experience with MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA/DO-160 in a defense, aerospace, or government lab context (ideal).
• Experience with HALT/HASS, reliability life testing, or MIL-HDBK-217 reliability prediction (ideal).
• Business development, account management, or customer-facing technical sales experience in the TIC or defense sector (ideal).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Pay

$140,000

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime as needed.