Test Lab Manager - TAD PGS, Inc
Los Alamitos, CA
About the Job
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Test Lab Manager to join a leading Company located in the Los Alamitos, CA surrounding area.
Salary: $115,000 - $125,000
Under the general direction of the VP of Engineering, the Test Lab Manager shall manage test lab technicians/personnel, equipment, and schedules directly related to development tests, qualification test and production test activities for metals and non-metallics. The test lab manager shall also coordinate and support all external testing activities.
The test lab manager shall convey management instructions; assigns work and provides technical direction to assure laboratory efficiency and service to engineering and shops. Establishes laboratory techniques, processes and assists engineering personnel in the development, testing and evaluation of Company products.
Job Responsibilities:
- Instructs assigned Laboratory Technicians in the proper performance of work responsibility; assists in the development and refinement of laboratory methods, practices and techniques; interprets and clarifies complex engineering blueprints, sketches, test specifications and standards
- Coordinates and resolves product development, testing and evaluation problems between Engineering, Metals and Non-Metallics Laboratory, Purchasing, Shops and vendors
- Demonstrates proper laboratory techniques and instructs employees in the performance of various physical and chemical tests; instructs in the use of specialized instrumentation, test apparatus and equipment; suggests technique improvements and refinements; instructions in reduction of test data and preparation of test reports, summaries, charts, and graphs
- Give guidance and direction to shop personnel as required
- Establishes and maintains necessary report systems, records and files; prepares special and recurring reports and summaries for engineering and management review. Prepares intra-plant correspondence as required
- Participates in project meetings, conferences, and 'whiteboard' meetings
- Administratively assists VP of Engineering by maintaining attendance records, recording of labor charges, time, material equipment, and supplies usage; participates in the computation of testing costs; and otherwise aids in the pricing and preparation of product, engineering laboratory, service, proposals, and quotations
- This job description does not include all duties. Other duties may be assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Systems/Manufacturing Engineering
- Minimum of 7+ years' experience in test lab management
- Should have three (3) years of aerospace experience
Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Source : TAD PGS, Inc