Senior Laboratory Manager - Quality Management

Quality Management Sr. Manager

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we are on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple card swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI, we design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

We are actively seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead our growing team in Delaware, Ohio! With a focus on quality and reliability, this role is key to maintaining customer trust and satisfaction.  Testing our products plays a pivotal role in the process in delighting our customers.  This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Test Department from the bottom up.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Laboratory Manager leads a local team of Test Engineers, Reliability Engineers, and Test Technicians in the design, construction, and execution of reliability, safety, and electromagnetic testing.   The role oversees daily activities across multiple products including three-phase uninterruptible power supplies, rack power distribution, telecommunications power equipment, static transfer switches, and other connectivity appliances.  The Lab Manager interfaces regularly with internal business partners in planning capacity and capability in test execution.

 

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for planning the capital and operation expenses on a yearly basis.  Likewise, they are responsible for tracking the capital and operational spend on a quarterly basis.  This role is responsible for the replacement and repairs of all lab equipment.  On a yearly basis, the Lab Manager shall plan capital expenditures for new or replacement equipment.  This role also ensures all lab equipment is calibrated per the company’s policy. 

 

The Laboratory Manager provides periodic updates to the Director of Quality with regards to budgetary items, 5S and Safety, employee performance, and process improvement opportunities.  The Laboratory Manager provides performance reviews of their direct reports as per the company policy.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily supervision of laboratory operations and personnel
• Interface with internal business partners for testing requirements
• Schedule laboratory resources
• Coordinate with laboratory managers in other regions for best practices
• Annual capital expenditure planning
• Maintenance contracts for laboratory equipment
• Periodically attend industry events
• Maintain ISO 17025 certification
• Implement Capability Maturity Model Integration Maturity Level 5 within lab operations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• 10+years of electrical or mechanical engineering product development, design, repair, or support experience including personnel leadership
• Working knowledge in power/electrical engineering; three-phase alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power, IGBTs, inverters, rectifiers, microprocessor and sensor interfacing, firmware interfacing, DC batteries, connectors/wire- harnesses
• Working knowledge in large and small scale cooling systems
• Strong ability to read and understand electrical schematics and PCBA layouts
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve and prevent a wide range of problems quickly and methodically
• Ability to operate in an electro-mechanical testing lab environment safely and successfully
• Must be comfortable interfacing with customer and at times traveling to sites to troubleshoot difficult or high-profile technical issues
• Excellent planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and operate in cross functional global development teams
• Travel 15%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

 

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Experience Level

Senior Level