Laboratory Manager: Validation & ISO 17025 Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Brescia; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory operations and validation activities for Bogie Brake products and applications. You will ensure testing is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality requirements, while supporting maintenance of test benches and equipment.

You will work with Engineering, Production, QC, and external laboratories, review test reports, manage resources and budgets, and drive continuous improvement and 5S standards across the lab.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience in laboratory, validation or testing activities.
• Experience managing resources and budgets.
• Knowledge of metrology.
• Experience with laboratory accreditations and ISO 17025.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laboratory management

Budget management

Metrology knowledge

ISO 17025 familiarity

Validation/testing experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory operations and validation activities for Bogie Brake products and applications. You will ensure testing is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality requirements, while supporting maintenance of test benches and equipment.

You will work with Engineering, Production, QC, and external laboratories, review test reports, manage resources and budgets, and drive continuous improvement and 5S standards across the lab.