Manager, Test Lab

Descrizione dell'offerta

Zodiac Aerospace is a world leader in aerospace equipment and systems for commercial, regional and business aircraft and for helicopters and spacecraft. It develops and manufactures state-of-the-art solutions to improve comfort and facilities on board aircraft and high-technology systems to increase aircraft performance and flight safety. Zodiac Aerospace, a Safran* company since February 2018, has 32,500 employees worldwide and generated revenue of 5.1billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. Zodiac Aerospace is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange.

* Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Together with Zodiac Aerospace, Safran has more than 91,000 employees and would have around EUR 21 billion in adjusted revenue (pro forma 2016).

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the 'Happy at work' rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

For more information: www.safran-group.com and www.zodiacaerospace.com / Follow @Safran and @ZodiacAerospace on Twitter

Job Summary:
The Test Lab Manager is responsible for managing the maintenance, planning, technical direction, inventory, and day to day support of the test lab(s). This individual manages according to company policies and procedures and within budgetary guidelines. This role will engage in coordination with users of the test lab(s), external vendors, facilities management, and will provide daily direction to lab staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

▪ Maintain inventory tracking of Capital Expenditure (CapEx) hardware and lab equipment
▪ Support audits of CapEx inventory
▪ Design, construction, purchase, and maintenance of test racks, fixtures, and equipment
▪ Apply continuous improvement to lab tools, racks, fixtures, organization, and processes
▪ Creation and maintenance of engineering drawings and documentation for lab equipment
▪ Participate in the forecasting and planning of future lab equipment and general lab needs
▪ Provide technical proposals that include estimated cost and lead time data
▪ Help review and select external vendors and suppliers
▪ Coordinate with external groups to prioritize work packages to lab staff
▪ Maintain cleanliness of test lab(s)
▪ Maintain a safe lab environment

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education:

▪ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
▪ 5+ years of experience working in Testing within a technical industry
▪ 3+ years of experience working in a Management role
▪ Basic knowledge of budgetary process
▪ Solid work experience in the following:
o Fabrication and assembly processes
o Inventory management processes
o Lab safety processes

Soft Skills:

▪ Ability to adapt, plan and organize in a constantly changing environment
▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills
▪ Must be proactive, meticulous, organized, and detail oriented
▪ Ability to efficiently resolve problems
▪ Ability to accomplish multiple tasks
▪ Ability to both interact with a team and work independently with high initiative
▪ Ability to use discretion and independent judgement when making decisions on behalf of the company

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