Engineering Manager

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

This is a management role requiring knowledge of electrical product testing and certification. The individual will be responsible for testing and managing lab throughput as well as client communication of projects and sales support. This individual will manage projects from the proposal process through the delivery of the final test report.  Additional duties include generation of quality procedures and work instructions, design, and implementation of test fixtures, acquiring lab equipment and obtaining/maintaining facility accreditations. This position will include managing direct reports.

Specifically, these responsibilities are to:

• Review the design of electrical products against UL / CSA / EN / IEC standards with customers
• Conduct project reviews in accordance with UL / CSA /EN / IEC standards
• Managing engineers and technicians
• Developing and maintaining site accreditations
• Procurement of test equipment and lab development
• Ability to engage with sales to develop and expand the market
• Travel to customer sites and other SGS facilities - Requires 25-35% travel
• Specific knowledge of IEC/UL 62368-1 and IEC/UL 61010-1 is preferred.

Qualifications

Profile of the position (Requirements & Qualifications):

• BSEE or equivalent degree or
• 6+ years in the certification, testing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 17025 site accreditation requirements
• Able to travel outside the US.
• An MBA is a plus

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good team spirit and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with SGS personnel and clients outside the US
• High level of accuracy and good presentation skills.
• Able to work effectively as a team leader.
• Ability to supervise/mentor staff.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, able to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time and prioritize them accordingly.
• Knowledge of US and Canada Electrical safety standards
• Ability to interpret specifications to satisfy customer requirements.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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