Americas Lab Manager

Position Summary

Provide oversight and coordination of activities within the Technology Center, which includes component, product and systems testing. Responsible for managing and leading a team in conducting tests and specialty projects related to automotive product validation. Supervise highly technical work involving the design and/or fabrication of special test devices and equipment. Responsible for efficient utilization of labor, material, and equipment, and ensuring a cost competitive structure and process for the lab with a focus on maximizing equipment utilization.

• Train and develop technology center staff and manage the performance of the team.
• Drive standardization of test methods, set‑up, procedures and reporting.
• Manage the operation of the lab to realize efficient, reliable, impartial and accurate testing and analysis.
• Engage, collaborate, and coordinate with the internal Global Lab Network.
• Conduct benchmarking activities to compare test costs against regional and global alternatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize lab performance and efficiency and implement improvements to maximize equipment utilization.
• Ensure on‑time completion of testing in accordance with the test schedule.
• Develop KPI metrics to support business success.
• Establish and manage the annual budget required to support company financial plans, monitor and react to non‑conformities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 laboratory quality standard and corporate IATF 16949 requirements.
• Support root‑cause analysis of test failures relative to the influence of test set‑up, method, and procedure.
• Maintain good employee relations with technology center staff and internal/external customers.
• Ensure departmental safety compliance to ISO 14001 and 45001.

• Knowledge of software and tools to effectively manage coordination and on‑time completion of testing across multiple pieces of equipment in a laboratory.
• Knowledge of laboratory accreditation requirements and safety standards.
• Experience with testing fluid transportation assemblies (Brake, Fuel, Coolant, AC) and fuel tank & delivery systems preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee performance and team output, effectively working with others and motivating a large team.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/documents and a working knowledge of engineering math.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or related field) required.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in an automotive test lab environment.
• Management/supervisory experience required.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods.

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently spends time standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• Works within an automotive component manufacturing laboratory setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals.

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