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Element Materials Technology · 1 day ago

Mechanical Lab Manager

Element Materials Technology is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. The Mechanical Lab Manager will be responsible for leading a team to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and innovation while managing operational metrics and personnel actions.

AerospaceBuilding MaterialIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructureMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

Ensure team members are trained in and adhering to Company Safety Procedures
Improve FTR (First time right), ensure test samples and quality processes are being followed
Ensure required training is completed for assigned team members
Develop and implement appropriate cross-training plans
Assign and direct the work of dedicated team members; establish daily work plans coordinating well with the other Department Leads and Management Team; conduct review of technical work and make independent judgments on the best course of action
Ensure productivity is measured against targets for what is required to meet or exceed the OTD and LT for the department
Ensure department has necessary supplies/tools to perform daily job requirements effectively and efficiently
Coordinate technical aspects of the area of assignment including fabrication, assembly, implementation, testing, calibration and maintenance of a wide variety of highly complex test equipment, support systems and devices
Identify and make proposals for improvements and implement approved changes in the area of assignment
Lead SQDC meetings and manage resulting actions items to completion
You will own IRR, FTIR, OTD and LT for your assigned areas and have direct impact on these metrics for our site
Contributes to all personnel actions for the group including hiring, promotions, performance and merit reviews, discipline, and terminations

Qualification

Technical trainingTesting procedures interpretationMicrosoft ApplicationsProblem-solvingLeadershipCommunication

Required

Three years of technical/vocational training in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, blueprints, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Safety – 1 safety improvement per year
Safety – 1 safety training per month
OTD – 95%
Revenue – 95% Revenue Days at Target
Productivity – 1 productivity project per year
New Business – 1 new business capability/scope added per year
Reporting: Weekly report outs to GM and OPS on Operational metrics to the goals and objective sheet

Company

Element Materials Technology

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Element Materials Technology is a network that provides inspection, testing, and certification services for materials and products.

H1B Sponsorship

Element Materials Technology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-23Acquired

Leadership Team

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Jo Wetz
Chief Executive Officer
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