Laboratory Manager – Metallurgy & Testing Lead

Green Folk; Worcester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry specific training

Onsite parking

Holidays - 25 days + banks

Pension - 5%-3%

Life Assurance - 2x pensionable salary

Job summary

Green Folk in Worcester is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily activities of the test laboratory on-site. You will schedule testing, train staff, maintain calibration, and ensure compliance with customer and internal procedures.

The role requires a BS in metallurgy or related field (desired) and 2+ years of leadership and mechanical testing experience. Onsite position with standard industrial hours and opportunities for industry-specific training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Metallurgy or related field (desired).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in team leadership.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in mechanical testing.
• Experience interpreting industry test standards and conducting lab audits.

Responsibilities

• Schedule team activity to maintain daily batch closures.
• Support activities to resolve NC conditions identified through testing.
• Maintain test technician certification.
• Conduct SAT testing and reporting.
• Conduct TUS testing reporting.
• Identify and deliver training to ensure sufficient technicians for each test discipline.
• Maintain calibration status of laboratory test equipment.
• Manage calibration activities to ensure equipment validity for testing per customer requirements.
• Liaise with customers to resolve identified issues.
• Support Quality Manager with metallurgical/test information for internal/customer queries.

Skills

Team management

Mechanical testing

Interpreting standards

Education

BSc in Metallurgy/Materials Science

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Green Folk in Worcester is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily activities of the test laboratory on-site. You will schedule testing, train staff, maintain calibration, and ensure compliance with customer and internal procedures.

The role requires a BS in metallurgy or related field (desired) and 2+ years of leadership and mechanical testing experience. Onsite position with standard industrial hours and opportunities for industry-specific training.