Laboratory Manager
Core
Manage the Quality Laboratory and Warranty analysis group, ensuring adherence to automotive safety and quality standards while overseeing testing operations and personnel.
Role type
Laboratory Manager (Quality)
Builds
Quality testing reports, validated test procedures, and compliant lab operations for automotive clients.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Quality Assurance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality management systems (V5000, TS16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS18001, QS9000, ISO 17025), QRQC methodology, On the Job Training (OJT), Stop Scrap procedures, lab equipment calibration and maintenance, budgetary control, performance appraisal, test scheduling and result interpretation, housekeeping management, long-term lab development planning.
Preferred skills
None stated.
Technologies
None stated.
Responsibilities
Apply safety and quality standards using QRQC and Stop Scrap procedures; plan, direct, and control the Quality Laboratory and Warranty analysis group; prioritize testing, assign tasks, and evaluate test results; develop and maintain laboratory operating testing procedures; ensure proper operation and calibration of lab test equipment; conduct performance appraisals for lab employees; maintain files of test requests and reports; track work progress; maintain budgetary control of supplies, equipment, and personnel; coordinate long-term lab development; facilitate housekeeping activities.
Seniority
Manager, operational leadership