Engineering & Test Lab Manager

Purpose

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Execution and issuing of results for HUB tests
• Test Engineering and Tool Design support for the entirety of Bearing E ngineering S hared S ervices (ESS)
• Maintain a safe working environment (in coordination with other lab managers)
• Project support for the entirety of Engineering Shared Services New equipment procurement Major improvement efforts (machine rebuilds, control upgrades, etc.)
• New equipment procurement
• Major improvement efforts (machine rebuilds, control upgrades, etc.)
• Testing execution activities:
• Leads planning meetings with requestors, stakeholders, and project teams, plans preparation work for projects and future tests; supports Test Lab staff as needed with test preparation, setup and execution; ensures documentation meets established guidelines and requirements of IATF16949; utilizes reliability engineering skills to verify closure reports are accurate and meet test request requirements; validate machine builds. Track and maintain lab performance to Key Performance Indicators.
• Support of Product Validation and New Business Launches:
• Works closely and proactively with Application and Product Engineering management to identify gaps in capability to support new product/business launches; identifies and leads the development/implementation of countermeasures to support future needs.
• Supervision of Test Lab staff:
• Manages performance, coaches, defines priorities and assigns projects and daily responsibilities; approves weekly time sheets. Succession planning and support staff training and development.