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In this role, you will lead high-expertise test programs (e.g., basic and advanced vibration, shock, sine sweeps), mentor junior engineering staff, oversee preventative maintenance, and collaborate cross-functionally with sales, scheduling, and management to align technical execution with strategic revenue goals.\nSalary: $110,000- $130,000/yr DOE\nResponsibilities\nTechnical Leadership & Program Ownership\nTest Program Execution & Control: Assume end-to-end technical leadership for high-complexity dynamics test programs using Vibration Research (VR) control software and systems (e.g., basic and advanced sine sweeps, random vibration, shock testing) against strict customer requirements and industry standards.\nCAD & Fixture Design: Utilize SolidWorks to model test setups, review fixture designs, interpret schematics, and ensure proper mechanical interfacing between test articles and shaker systems.\nPressurization Systems & Schematics: Oversee test setups involving pressurized systems, pneumatics, or fluid loops; interpret, review, and author complex piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and fluid/pressurization schematics for dynamic testing environments.\nTest Setup & Data Management: Oversee instrumentation design (accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure transducers, controllers), data acquisition setups, and standard server folder structures for secure document control.\nData & Reporting Efficiency: Streamline data handoffs between lab technicians and the reporting team, maintaining a target 10-day report delivery lead time post-testing. Coordinate operations and admin workflows via laboratory management software (VLAB).\nCapEx & Facility Optimization: Work with facilities and management to evaluate, finalize, and execute Capital Expenditure (CapEx) plans, lab layout improvements, pressurized system upgrades, and equipment capital projects.Mentorship & Team Delegation\nJunior Engineer Development: Establish structured mentoring, deliver core training (lab safety, Vibration Research software/shaker fundamentals, instrumentation, pressure safety protocols, administrative processes), and systematically delegate routine test campaigns and customer communications.\nTechnician Guidance: Oversee technician workflows, file compliance, safety procedures, and standard operating procedures across the dynamics lab.Operations, Scheduling & Strategic Alignment\nPreventative Maintenance (PM): Finalize, implement, and maintain comprehensive PM plans and daily checkout procedures for all dynamics shakers, controllers, pressure control hardware, and instrumentation.\nLab Scheduling: Partner with scheduling and department leadership to develop weekly and monthly lab schedules to optimize testing throughput.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Department Managers, Sales, and Quoting teams to evaluate the incoming dynamics pipeline, support proposal development, and align operational goals with quarterly revenue targets.\nSkills / Qualifications\nQualifications & Requirements\nEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\nExperience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in dynamics testing, environmental simulation, structural dynamics, or vibration lab operations.\nSoftware Proficiency:o Hands-on proficiency with Vibration Research (VibrationVIEW) controller software for vibration and shock profile generation, setup, and control.o Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling, fixture evaluation, and reading/creating mechanical drawings.\nTechnical Skills:o In-depth knowledge of shaker systems, digital vibration controllers, standard accelerometer types, strain gauge installations, and pressure transducers/sensors.o Strong technical proficiency in pressurization systems, fluid/pneumatic test setups, pressure safety standards, and reading/drafting system schematics (P&IDs).o Proficiency in testing standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, launch vehicle/aerospace acceptance and qualification standards).o Demonstrated track record in technical report writing, data review, and data auditing.\nLeadership Skills: Proven experience mentoring junior engineers or technical staff, delegating workflows, and leading cross-functional process improvements.\nCommunication: Strong technical communication and presentation skills for interfacing with customers, sales teams, and senior management.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with aerospace hardware qualification programs (e.g., commercial space / launch vehicle programs requiring high-pressure pneumatic/hydraulic testing during dynamic exposure).\nAdvanced experience designing test fixtures and tooling in SolidWorks.\nAdvanced experience working in a dynamics test lab\nExperience performing vibration and shock testing on a dual shaker system\nCompany Overview\nElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.\nWhen failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.\nWhile we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.\nIndustries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.\nDiversity Statement\nAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. 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