Leitung Zentrallabor Werkstoff- und Prüftechnologie (m/w/d)
Core
Leading a central materials testing and failure analysis center to support product validation, customer complaints, and sustainable product development for the automotive industry.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Manager (Materials Testing & Failure Analysis)
Builds
Internal and external testing services, failure analysis reports, and knowledge databases for clients in the automotive sector.
Domain
Automotive industry + Materials Science / Chemical Engineering
Required skills
Materials science expertise, Failure analysis, Team leadership, Validation concept development, Risk assessment, Trend identification, Test method development, Project evaluation strategies, Resource planning, Technical standards compliance
Preferred skills
International environment experience, Chemical engineering background, Simulation and testing combination
Technologies
Simulation tools, Testing equipment, Knowledge databases
Responsibilities
Expand the competence center for materials testing and failure analysis; Lead and guide the team in planning and organizing lab orders; Identify market and technology trends to adapt lab capabilities; Develop new test methods and validation concepts; Conduct risk assessments for product and process changes; Evaluate development projects using test strategies.
