Lab Manager

Job Title : Lab Manager

Job Description

As a Lab Manager, you will be responsible for specifying the requirements of new lab facilities and working closely with contractors and vendors. You will oversee existing labs, coordinate preventive maintenance on tools and instruments, and support labs for variety of products.

Responsibilities

Provide project management leadership for lab operations projects, including gathering requirements, creating schedules, and developing plans.

Integrate the activities of cross-functional team members and implement product requirements into project scope, design, and realization.

Lead key project execution in collaboration with stakeholders such as engineering, EHS, and facilities.

Plan and execute multiple large, complex projects to meet or exceed schedule, cost, scope, and quality commitments.

Define and drive risk and mitigation plans for projects and lead contingency option assessments when necessary.

Facilitate collaboration between departments to identify and leverage new project concepts, technologies, techniques, standards, and procedures.

Actively participate in identifying and implementing continuous process improvements within the Generac Engineering organization.

Identify, evaluate, and document lessons learned during projects and communicate best practices to project team members.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

7 years of progressive work experience in engineering, project engineering, or brand / product management of equipment, machinery, or other powered products.

5 years of project management experience in product development of industrial / commercial equipment, machinery, or other powered products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Demonstrated project management experience with facilities, operations, and maintenance.

2 years of experience in a technical R&D role in a similar industry.

Experience with project management software tools such as JIRA or Smartsheet.

Ability to work with contractors and specify needs from a project management and facility standpoint.

Understanding of engineering labs, ideally within medium voltage, data acquisition, or products similar to internal combustion engines.

Work Environment

The primary work location is the lab in Waukesha, with potential travel to labs in Whitewater, Jefferson, and Oshkosh. There may also be occasional travel to Canada.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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