Global Lab Ops Director — Drive Innovation & Efficiency

Talent Wave Associates; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates seeks a seasoned leader to direct laboratory and test operations across multiple sites, driving efficiency and safety. You will shape testing processes, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders to improve data quality and project execution.

The role requires a master’s in engineering or equivalent experience, with a track record of managing large teams, budgets, and complex test infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant operations experience may be considered.
• 7 years in operations management within manufacturing.
• 5 years leading large teams.
• Proven ability to direct large-scale test infrastructure and lab operations.
• Budget management and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Coaching technical staff and delivering on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Establish and track metrics for efficiency and data quality.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of lab equipment to ensure uptime.
• Lead equipment development and qualification programs.
• Direct test infrastructure projects, including layout and expansion.
• Prepare and present status reports; foster team performance.
• Manage budgets and project adherence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external labs, and certification bodies.
• Mentor and train engineers and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Statistical analysis

Mentor and train engineers

Data handling and reporting

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 10 years relevant experience

Tools

FMEAs

Control plans

Work instructions

Calibration of lab equipment

Job description

Talent Wave Associates seeks a seasoned leader to direct laboratory and test operations across multiple sites, driving efficiency and safety. You will shape testing processes, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders to improve data quality and project execution.

The role requires a master’s in engineering or equivalent experience, with a track record of managing large teams, budgets, and complex test infrastructures.