Validation Lab Manager

Description

Responsible for leading a team dedicated to ensuring that our products are tested to meet regulatory and industry standards. This pivotal role requires meticulous attention to detail, a deep understanding of certification processes, and exceptional leadership skills to guide the validation team effectively. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products undergo rigorous testing, validation, and compliance procedures, ultimately obtaining necessary certifications for market release.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates SoundOff Signal's Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Lead a team of validation engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement to achieve departmental goals.
• Manage workload distribution, resource allocation, and project timelines to ensure efficient operation of the validation lab.
• Develop and implement validation strategies aligned with product development timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of relevant regulatory standards, industry guidelines, and certification requirements applicable to our products.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable validation plans and protocols.
• Design, execute, and oversee validation testing protocols, including performance testing, reliability testing, and environmental testing.
• Ensure accurate documentation of validation activities, including test protocols, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Review and analyze validation data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including PD, Quality and manufacturing, to drive alignment on validation objectives and priorities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on validation status, project milestones, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Collaborate with product development teams to integrate validation activities seamlessly into the product lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.
• Plan and prioritize validation projects based on risk assessment, resource availability, and business objectives.
• Able to perform job consistently and without excessive absenteeism or tardiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science or technology field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in validation with 2+ years of experience in supervising a lab.
• Proven experience in product validation or quality assurance, within a manufacturing or product development environment.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and certification processes relevant to the industry preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, precision, and compliance.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Experience working with validation testing equipment and methodologies is desirable.
• Strong customer orientation, with proven customer relations track record.
• Proficiency of the basic Microsoft software packages including Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate, and/or reach throughout an entire shift.
• Must be able to accurately handle and assemble small parts.

Working Conditions

• Light manufacturing environment
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting
• Required to work shift hours (four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days) with occasional overtime