Test Lab Manager

North Star Staffing Solutions; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Lab Supervisor in Moorpark, California. The candidate will oversee lab operations, manage employees, and maintain equipment while ensuring compliance with specifications and implementing continuous improvement activities. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering alongside substantial supervisory experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a test lab and training employees.
• Ability to schedule and prioritize resources effectively.
• Strong understanding of customer and industry specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab operations and employee performance.
• Implement plans and maintain lab equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement activities in the lab.

Skills

Supervising in a test lab

Problem solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of data acquisition techniques

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oscilloscope

Thermocouples

Accelerometers

Pressure transducers

Job description

The test lab conducts climatic, dynamic and mechanical tests. The successful candidate should be familiar with these tests and their related equipment and with energetic materials and products.

Job Description

Supervise the lab and its employees, including handling disputes, providing feedback, training, providing technical guidance and assistance, creating and implementing plans, creating and maintaining management tools, managing operating costs within budget, maintaining lab equipment, developing and using tracking systems, implementing six sigma and continuous improvement (CI) activities, and working proactively and preventatively.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• • Demonstrated experience supervising in a test lab and/or manufacturing environment and managing people, including assessing abilities, setting goals and training.
• • Experience in scheduling and prioritizing resources.
• • Demonstrated ability to interpret customer, government and industry specifications.
• • Demonstrated knowledge of various data acquisition and measurement techniques.
• • Experience in writing procedures for products and/or facilities.
• • Proven communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• • K nowledge of Microsoft office programs.
• • Familiarity with the test methods and equipment in climatic, dynamic, and mechanical tests, as well as with d ata acquisition (oscilloscopes, thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure transducers, etc.)
• • Ability to pass an extensive background check

Additional Information

Qualified candidates please e-mail your resume to Lily Fouts at [e-mail] and/or submit your resume here: http://www.northstarstaffingjobs.com/buildresume.cfm?refid=[e-mail]