Lab Project Lead - Adhesive Characterization, Product Integrity
Core
Central coordination hub for adhesive characterization activities, driving end-to-end project execution between China-based suppliers, testing labs, and US/China engineering teams to support New Tooling (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
Role type
Senior Project Lead (Adhesive Characterization & Supply Chain Coordination)
Builds
Adhesive characterization projects, sample fabrication, coupon assembly, and test data delivery for hardware product development.
Domain
Hardware product development, adhesive bonding, material characterization, supply chain coordination.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cross-functional project management, supplier and lab coordination, multi-geo stakeholder alignment, risk management, progress tracking and reporting, travel management
Preferred skills
Quality Assurance/testing domain experience, consumer electronics/hardware manufacturing project management, supplier qualification, sample procurement, adhesive bonding knowledge, failure analysis interpretation
Technologies
Project management tools, testing lab equipment, communication platforms
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end project plans including scope, timeline, milestones, and risk; coordinate raw material procurement and sample fabrication; facilitate cross-functional meetings across time zones; maintain progress dashboards and status reports; travel domestically and internationally to oversee builds and inspections.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic coordination