Laboratory Manager

Wabtec; Bardi; In loco; EUR 41.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Training & development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Wabtec in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory operations, validation activities and testing for Bogie Brake products. You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and compliance with quality requirements while maintaining test benches and equipment.

You will work with Engineering, Quality, Production and Project teams, and report to the Engineering Manager. Fluency in Italian and English is required, with a proven background in metrology and ISO 17025

Competenze

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in laboratory, validation or testing activities.
• Experience managing resources and budgets.
• Knowledge of metrology.
• Experience with laboratory accreditations and ISO 17025.
• Fluent Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Manage daily laboratory operations and testing activities.
• Plan and coordinate validation tests.
• Manage laboratory resources, priorities and budget.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Review and approve test reports.
• Work with internal teams, suppliers and external laboratories.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory organization and 5S standards.

Conoscenze

Laboratory operations

Budget management

Metrology knowledge

ISO 17025

Italian & English

Formazione

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Test benches

Descrizione del lavoro

You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production and Project teams, as well as suppliers, external laboratories and customers. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

How will you make a difference?

As a Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for managing laboratory operations and validation activities for Bogie Brake products and applications. You will ensure that testing activities are completed on time, within budget and according to quality requirements. You will also support the maintenance and continuous improvement of laboratory equipment and test benches.

What will your typical day look like?

• Manage daily laboratory operations and testing activities.
• Plan and coordinate validation tests.
• Manage laboratory resources, priorities and budget.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Support test bench verification and maintenance activities.
• Review and approve test reports.
• Work with internal teams, suppliers and external laboratories.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory organization and 5S standards.

What do we want to know about you?

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in laboratory, validation or testing activities.
• Experience managing resources and budgets.
• Knowledge of metrology.
• Experience with laboratory accreditations and international standards, including ISO 17025.
• Fluent Italian and English.

What do we offer?

• Training and professional development opportunities
• The current salary for this role ranges from €41,200 to €54,600. The actual salary offered to the candidate may be influenced by various factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base salary range is subject to change and may be reviewed in the future.

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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Laboratory Manager • Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy