Wing · 12 hours ago
Corporate Lab Manager
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $174K/yr
8+ years expWing is a company that offers drone delivery as a sustainable solution for last mile logistics. They are seeking an experienced Corporate Lab Manager to oversee hardware laboratories crucial for drone system development and testing, ensuring operational excellence and safety protocols are maintained.
DeliveryDelivery ServiceDronesMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Establish vision, standard operating procedures and priorities across all laboratory sections, including Reliability, Failure Analysis, Mechanical, EMC/EMI, Engineering, and Metrology
Develop, implement, and maintain lab safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements
Own lab processes and infrastructure, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and readiness tracking. Manage and maintain laboratory processes and infrastructure, including equipment calibration, readiness, and upkeep
Collaborate with lab managers, technicians, Facilities, and Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) teams to coordinate lab expansion, space allocation, and facility optimization. This ensures the efficient setup and utilization of all lab spaces
Develops annual budget and manages department costs, capital equipment and resources to adhere to budget
Implement and sustain 5S and lean lab practices, driving continuous improvement for lab organization and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement by implementing and sustaining 5S and lean lab practices to enhance lab organization and efficiency
Manage vendor relations and capital budget tracking to ensure equipment purchases align with evolving engineering and validation needs
Manage vendor relations and capital budget tracking to ensure equipment purchases, facilities services, fleet and consulting support align with evolving needs
Act as the point of contact for lab audits, ensuring all documentation and safety training are up to date
Manage and develop lab managers, technicians, equipment schedule coordinators in their responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development. Identifies and implements training programs as necessary
Act as the point of contact for lab audits, ensuring all documentation and safety training are up to date
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience managing technical labs or facilities in a hardware engineering, aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics environment
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experienced in facility, operations, and maintenance management, including space and equipment administration, particularly within research or dynamic start-up environments
Proven track record of implementing processes, safety systems, and 5S/lean methodologies
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to partner across engineering, reliability, and operations teams
Experience managing capital equipment, maintenance schedules, and vendor relations
Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities, translating technical roadmaps into facility requirements
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Wing
Wing provides aircrafts that are custom-designed to deliver packages safely, reliably, and efficiently.
51-200 employees
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