Confidential Careers · 5 days ago
UL / Product Safety Laboratory Manager
Confidential company is seeking an experienced UL / Product Safety Laboratory Manager to lead a hands-on product safety and certification laboratory in the Atlanta metropolitan area. This role manages engineers and technicians performing UL, CSA, and IEC product safety testing, oversees daily laboratory operations, and supports certification and standards development activities.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a product safety test laboratory supporting UL, CSA, and IEC certifications
Supervise and develop engineers, technicians, and project leaders in a laboratory environment
Plan staffing, scheduling, workload, and resource allocation to meet certification timelines
Oversee laboratory operations, including test equipment selection, procurement, installation, and maintenance
Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and internal quality management system requirements
Interface with engineering, product development, and quality teams to support certification projects
Represent the organization in standards development committees and industry working groups
Support project execution and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance lab capability and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
8–12+ years of experience in product safety certification or UL/CSA/IEC testing
Direct experience working in a product safety test laboratory (UL, CSA, NRTL, or internal OEM lab)
3+ years of leadership or management experience in a laboratory or engineering environment
Strong working knowledge of UL, CSA, and IEC safety standards
Experience with ISO 17025 laboratory requirements
Solid understanding of electrical/electronic theory, electro-mechanical systems, and test methods
Ability to manage multiple certification projects while leading technical teams
Ability to work in a laboratory environment including standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Ability to occasionally lift or move test equipment (up to approximately 65 lbs)
Ability to work extended or irregular hours as project demands require
Preferred
Experience participating in standards development committees or industry organizations
Familiarity with North American and international product certification processes
Formal management or leadership training
Business or operations management education or experience
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance