Lab Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for Product Validation and Release of new products and managing the global testing services for power transmission applications within respective laboratory.  This position will also have responsibilities for test equipment engineering, design development and maintenance.
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• Responsible for overall lab performance and day to day operation, including generation of test plans (DVP&R), test procedures to improve testing efficiency, full execution of test programs and formal reporting of results.  Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives that yield laboratory efficiencies, monitor metrics to support improvements in lab throughput, cycle time, and equipment utilization.
• Develops plans and programs that meet present and anticipated lab requirements. Monitors and inspects the facility to ensure that utility systems are fully operational and that preventive maintenance schedules are being followed.
• Responsible for maintenance, repair, upgrades, procurement and scheduling of laboratory, prototype and machine shop equipment for optimum efficiency and development cycle time reduction.  Responsibilities include some building/facility and equipment maintenance.  
• Responsible for managing personnel within laboratory(s), machine shop and/or pilot lab directly or through lead personnel. Oversight of work scheduled within laboratory(s) to ensure high productivity and quality.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of ISO-9001/TS16949 quality standards and Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) processes and procedures within laboratory(s) and facility.
• Administrative responsibilities include management of expense and capital budgets, Capital Requisitions, oracle procurement, hiring, employee performance management, employee development, policy deployment and other areas as required.
• Analysis and reporting of test data including application of statistical tools to support lab(s) and development projects. Application of DFSS tools such as DOE, GR&R Weibull, DVP&R and capability analysis.

Keys to Success

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own areas and knowledge of other areas

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Around direct reports
• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and sets priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for managers or associates
• Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and/or customers

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in facilities, testing, laboratory, equipment or manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or management degree required masters preferred.
• Understanding of Automotive and Industrial customer expectations and quality systems (TS-16949/IATF)
• Understanding of lab/Prototype/Machine shop best practices for Safety and establish the groundwork to become ISO-17025 compliant
• Management experience
• Strong equipment and instrumentation background.
• Experience with product and process development (APQP)
• ASQ CRE, CQM or CQE desirable
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/TL9000/TS16949 QMS standards.