Lead Metals Testing Manager — Lab Operations & Growth

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Lansing, NY is seeking a Materials Testing Manager to lead a 10-12 person team in the IMR Test Labs. You will manage workflows, communicate with customers on timelines, tests, and solutions.

You will oversee testing processes, collaborate across departments to ensure on-time delivery, support hiring and onboarding, and uphold quality compliance through audits and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with related experience.
• 4-5 years of leadership experience in a similar industry.
• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills that build trust, motivates team, and creates a positive work environment.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships, foster teamwork and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the metallurgical departmental workflow to ensure that internal and external customer due dates are met.
• Communicate effectively and within a timely manner with all customers, ensuring on time delivery.
• Develop solutions for testing issues that may arise while keeping customers informed and satisfied.
• Facilitate cross-departmental communications to support integrated testing and client satisfaction.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and processing of new employees in collaboration with human resources and department leadership.
• Shift and deploy new and existing employees according to the needs of the department.
• Ensure quality compliance, provide support for audits and work with the Quality Department to write and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Lansing, NY is seeking a Materials Testing Manager to lead a 10-12 person team in the IMR Test Labs. You will manage workflows, communicate with customers on timelines, tests, and solutions.

You will oversee testing processes, collaborate across departments to ensure on-time delivery, support hiring and onboarding, and uphold quality compliance through audits and corrective actions.