Aerospace Materials Testing Operations Lead

Confidential; Argenteuil; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Île-de-France, Argenteuil region seeks an Operations Manager for Aerospace Materials Testing to lead a busy laboratory. You will manage testing programs, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and drive on-time delivery for aerospace customers.

The role requires strong operational leadership, hands-on technical knowledge of materials testing, and a track record of building high-performing teams in a regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 5+ years in lab operations or aerospace testing.
• Experience leading technical teams and testing operations.
• Working knowledge of aerospace testing processes and ISO 17025.
• Experience with KPI management, resource planning, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations and testing workflows.
• Ensure aerospace regulatory compliance for customers.
• Lead and develop laboratory personnel.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Sales, and others.

Skills

People leadership

Regulatory compliance

Aerospace testing

Quality systems

ISO 17025

KPIs planning

Safety focus

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials

Job description

Confidential in Île-de-France, Argenteuil region seeks an Operations Manager for Aerospace Materials Testing to lead a busy laboratory. You will manage testing programs, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and drive on-time delivery for aerospace customers.

The role requires strong operational leadership, hands-on technical knowledge of materials testing, and a track record of building high-performing teams in a regulated aerospace environment.