BrassCraft Manufacturing Company

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Test Lab Engineer is a key contributor to research, development, and quality assurance efforts, responsible for conducting initial sample inspections, evaluating material returns, and performing comprehensive product testing. This hands-on position requires expertise in both hand and power tools, along with the ability to design and construct custom test fixtures.

The Test Lab Engineer will execute test plans ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and legal compliance of our products prior to market launch.

This role translates new and existing codes and standards into detailed executable actions that comply with ISO 17025 requirements. The position also involves building and maintaining test equipment to meet both industry and company protocols.

This is an onsite position (5 days per week) based out of Novi, MI.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Testing & Compliance Verification

• Implement test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance to standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Conduct testing of products and components in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., UPC, CSA, CEC, DOE, Low lead, PFAS, RoHS, REACH, IEC, ISO).
• Interpret product standards, regulatory and customer requirements and translate them into procedures and work instructions.
• Prepare and maintain detailed test documentation, reports, and records of conformity.

Equipment Maintenance & Upgrades:

• Develop and implement a Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) program for all lab equipment to minimize downtime and ensure consistent test accuracy.
• Schedule and oversee routine maintenance, calibration, and inspection of testing instruments and systems.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs, service records, and calibration certificates in compliance with internal quality systems and external standards (e.g., ISO 17025).
• Identify aging, underperforming, or obsolete equipment and recommend upgrades or replacements to support evolving testing requirements and newer technologies.

Process & Quality Control

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes for product failures and/or compliance issues.
• Assist in the development and improvement of testing standards and SOPs.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with engineering, quality, product compliance, and manufacturing teams to ensure products are designed and evaluated to meet compliance targets.
• Present test results to key stakeholders with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Provide guidance during product development to help identify regulatory requirements early in the design cycle.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback based on test data and field performance.
• Assist in preparing technical files, declarations of conformity, and other regulatory documentation.
• Monitor changes in relevant standards and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Recommend and implement improvements to lab procedures, workflows, and equipment for greater accuracy and efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum two years of experience working in a test lab environment
• Proven hands-on experience conducting product or component testing.
• Strong knowledge of industry testing standards (e.g., ASTM, UPC,).
• Experience with test equipment and instrumentation (data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in plumbing, building materials or manufacturing industries.

COMPETENCIES:

• Solid understanding of measurement techniques
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in computer programming
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to write clear, comprehensive test reports
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

ABOUT US

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service, and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 70+ years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®

BrassCraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

BrassCraft is an E-Verify employer.

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing

Full time

Hiring Range: $64,200.00 - $100,870.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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