Engineering Lab Lead (14745)

Engineering Lab Lead position in Sterling Heights, MI. Company: HRU Tech Location: Sterling Heights, MI. Long-term contract with comprehensive benefits package. Compensation: $45–50/hr with a 9/80 work schedule. This role is open only to US citizens as candidates must be eligible for secret security clearance. Candidates who are Permanent Residents, TN visa holders, H1B or F1 (OPT/CPT) are not permitted. This role is not open to corp2corp or corp2hire. We are seeking a driven, self‑managed, and technically proficient individual to lead and manage the maintenance, equipment readiness, and facility engineering aspects of mechanical engineering labs. This will include ensuring the airflow, hydraulics, and other labs are organized, inventoried, and maintained to support program needs. The individual will interface with all mechanical engineering areas at our facility and collaborate with materials engineering and dyno personnel. Responsibilities also include managing activities in secure areas and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, and performing capital asset planning and roll‑up for all labs. Key Responsibilities Lead maintenance and support operation of multiple mechanical labs including Airflow, Hydraulics, Dyno, Thermal Validation, Suspension Lab, and secure areas Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for lab operations Ensure overall lab readiness and compliance with EHS policies and DoD security requirements Assist with development of test plans and requirements for prototyping, development testing, and failure analysis Assist with fixture design, fabrication, and installation Manage procurement, tracking, and disposition of engineering materials and hardware Maintain calibrated equipment functionality; perform maintenance and repairs Write scopes of work, collaborate with supply chain management and coordinate with external vendors for service and capital upgrades Write material requests for parts, consumables, and other lab related items Develop and maintain lab activity schedules, inventory, and storage solutions Project lab utilization and future planning for additional lab capability or consolidation as program needs evolve Prepare summary reports and communicate results to management and internal customers Interface with design and test engineers throughout development processes Support knowledge management asset development and training as related to the labs Lead capital asset planning and estimating activities while interfacing with management and senior leadership to present plans and secure annual funds for implementation Act as security custodian for secure areas and facilitate planning, execution, and coordination of work in these areas Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline required. Focus in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, robotics, industrial or facilities engineering is a plus. Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems testing and troubleshooting experience 5+ years of relevant career experience Active or ability to obtain secret clearance Excellent written and verbal communication skills Creo, NX and Teamcenter experience Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting tools Ability to work effectively with internal customers, suppliers, and diverse engineering teams Flexibility for work assignments and the aptitude to perform other engineering functions as workload allows Approximately 10% travel Experience working in classified environments preferred Prior experience with military vehicle systems preferred EEO Statement EEO (including Disability/Veterans) #J-18808-Ljbffr HRU Tech