Onsite Vitreous Lab Lead — QA Systems & Certification

Kohler Co.; Benito Juárez; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kohler Co.'s Monterrey, Mexico Technical Center seeks a senior leader to manage the Vitreous Laboratory, ensuring testing programs meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. You will maintain equipment, test methods, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.

You will drive LMS alignment across regional QA laboratories, standardize methods, and coordinate certification activities, audits, and corrective actions.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field and 5+ years in testing, quality, or lab operations.
• Experience developing and implementing Laboratory Management Systems (LIMS) and internal auditing.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience with vitreous products or ceramic materials is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills; Lean Six Sigma is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Vitreous Laboratory operations, testing activities, resources, safety, projects, and capital plan, including equipment acquisition, installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, commissioning, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness of test plans and technical reports.
• Coordinate verification, validation, qualification, and MSA testing of vitreous products.
• Drive Regional QA Laboratory Certification activities including audits and corrective actions.
• Standardize LMS practices, test methods, and documentation across regional labs.
• Coordinate inter-lab studies and support cross‑functional teams to resolve issues.

Conocimientos

Laboratory leadership

LMS alignment

Test method standardization

Auditing & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Technical mentoring

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Materials)

5+ years in testing/quality/lab operations

Herramientas

LMS / LIMS software

Calibration & metrology tools

MSA / Statistical methods

Descripción del empleo

Kohler Co.'s Monterrey, Mexico Technical Center seeks a senior leader to manage the Vitreous Laboratory, ensuring testing programs meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. You will maintain equipment, test methods, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.

You will drive LMS alignment across regional QA laboratories, standardize methods, and coordinate certification activities, audits, and corrective actions.