General Manager (Battery Testing)

The General Manager (GM) –Battery Testing is responsible for the full P&L, operational leadership, commercial growth, and regulatory compliance of a mobility-focused TIC laboratory. The lab supports automotive, EV, aerospace, rail, and advanced mobility customers with testing, inspection, and certification services.

The GM ensures technical excellence, regulatory compliance (ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable mobility standards), strong client relationships, and profitable growth while maintaining a culture of safety, quality, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. P&L & Business Leadership

• Own full profit and loss responsibility for the mobility laboratory.
• Develop and execute annual operating plans, budgets, and growth strategies.
• Drive revenue growth across automotive, EV, aerospace, rail, and next-gen mobility sectors.
• Monitor KPIs including revenue, margin, utilization, backlog, and cash flow.
• Optimize cost structure while maintaining service quality and accreditation compliance.

2. Commercial & Customer Strategy

• Partner with Sales and Business Development to grow key accounts and strategic OEM relationships.
• Identify new service opportunities (battery testing, EMC, environmental, durability, ADAS validation, etc.).
• Strengthen relationships with mobility OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Represent the lab in industry forums and with regulatory bodies.

3. Operations & Technical Oversight

• Oversee daily laboratory operations including testing, scheduling, capacity planning, and equipment utilization.
• Ensure compliance with International Organization for Standardization ISO/IEC 17025 and other applicable standards (SAE, IEC, UL, FMVSS, etc.).
• Maintain accreditations through bodies such as ANAB or equivalent.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, automation).
• Ensure capital investment planning aligns with market demand and ROI targets.

4. Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain rigorous adherence to safety and quality systems.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Manage risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure testing integrity and data reliability for certification purposes.

5. People Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering, technicians, quality, and commercial staff.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technical talent.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and customer focus.
• Develop succession planning and leadership bench strength.

6. Strategic Growth & Innovation

• Evaluate new testing technologies (EV battery abuse testing, hydrogen systems, autonomous systems validation).
• Expand lab capabilities in alignment with electrification and advanced mobility trends.
• Support digital transformation initiatives (LIMS, automation, data analytics).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related field required)
• MBA preferred

Experience

• 10+ years in TIC, automotive testing, aerospace testing, or related technical services
• 5+ years in senior leadership or GM-level responsibility
• Demonstrated P&L management experience
• Strong knowledge of mobility regulatory frameworks and certification pathways