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Element Materials Technology · 1 month ago

Test Project Manager

US-CA-Newark

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Element Materials Technology is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. The Test Project Manager will provide onsite project leadership and test execution while maintaining transparent communications with customers and managing testing operations across a wide range of laboratory capabilities.

AerospaceBuilding MaterialIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructureMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Provide onsite project leadership and test execution

Plan, schedule, organize and perform a range of environmental and mechanical dynamics tests

Maintain transparent communications with customers to build strong relationships and foster trust

Interpret specifications/standards to ensure correct application to testing

Review and develop procedures for testing and/or sample preparation

Proactively manages risk and advises customers on preferred test practices

Balances customer schedule expectations with internal resources to achieve deliverables

Prepare and lead customer meetings and presentations, ensuring communication of challenges, bottlenecks and potential risks to Customer Service

Determine the needs of your customers, and implement procedures to ensure that they receive premium customer service and increased customer satisfaction

Provides specific guidance on testing complexities

Equipment setup and program changes

Liaise with customers, other departments, Test Engineers, and Test Technicians

Attend meetings where technical requirements are discussed

Assist in test equipment setup to meet industry standards and/or customer requirements. Equipment setup may involve physical setups, custom fixture design and creation, as well as control program modifications

Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S and Operational Excellence

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringEnvironmental TestingVibration TestingShock TestingTemperatureHumidity TestingAltitude TestingSalt Spray TestingHALT TestingIngress Protection TestingAirborne Contamination TestingMS OfficeAnalytical Problem-SolvingCustomer Relationship ManagementTraining OthersTesting StandardsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/similar discipline or commensurate with experience and education

Understanding of engineering qualification projects

Significant experience of physical environmental testing/specifications relating to: Vibration, Shock, Temperature and humidity, Altitude, Salt spray (fog), HALT, Ingress protection, Airborne contamination

Computer literacy, including MS Office applications experience

Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently and be flexible under pressure

A personable, professional individual with a passion for engineering

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to develop relationships to all levels of the business and with customers

Ability to plan, organize and manage work within the defined area of responsibility

Ability to apply logical reasoning and thinking analytically

Analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to support the training of others to a high technical standard

Familiarity with national and international testing standards