SGS · 2 days ago
Business Development Manager Automotive Materials Testing Services USA
SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. The Business Development Manager for Automotive Materials Testing Services will establish and manage these services in North America, focusing on strategic planning, operational management, and ensuring quality standards are met.
OutsourcingSkill AssessmentTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Establish Materials Testing Services in North America (NAM) with focus on the Automotive industry, and VOC testing by organic and acquisitive growth
Responsibility for the strategic planning, business planning, budgeting and operational management of Automotive Materials Testing Services in the US
Ensuring operation’s conformance with SGS quality standards, their optimized operational efficiency and adherence to the global Code of integrity and Operational Integrity guidelines
Permanently observe NAM market for Automotive materials testing services, actively listen to customer needs and support regional deployment with a special emphasis on NAM expansion
Support global Testing Services strategy by providing relevant market intelligence, technical support and trainings, especially on chemical (VOC testing) and physical testing
Manage in close cooperation with the US C&P Manager the 17025 accreditation processes for the NAM materials testing operations
Manage in close cooperation with the Global Manager Material Testing Services the OEMs accreditation processes relevant for the NAM materials testing operations
Drive relationships with the management of North American OEMs regarding their test lab accreditation programs in order to grow the number of relevant OEM accreditations for the Materials testing laboratory network
Report and keep track of planning and KPIs with focus on customer satisfaction and profitability
Perform all duties in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity
Promote the image, capability and integrity of SGS to our clients
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
Perform any other reasonable tasks within the above mission as assigned by the VP Automotive Testing Services
Stop any service delivery that may affect the quality / integrity of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action
Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified
This position will require approximately 30% travel
Qualification
Required
Significant (more than 10 years) experience in managing in a senior position related to materials testing laboratory for the Automotive industry sectors; knowledge of the respective quality systems and product/components standards; experience on VOC testing is a plus
Minimum BS. level engineering degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification
Fluent in English
Knowledge and experience in testing lab processes and organization
Experience in planning and organizational development
Experiences in testing and /or auditing processes and systems
Experience in materials and component standards and OEMs requirements
Training/Learning/Know-how transfer skills
Minimum of 3 years of professional working knowledge in Microsoft Office tools
Preferred
Experience on VOC testing is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
Retirement savings plan.
Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.
Company
SGS
SGS is the inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
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