Weld Test Team Lead (56529)

Ats Family; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ats Family in Marietta, GA, is seeking a Materials Testing Team Lead to supervise and coordinate materials testing activities. The role involves overseeing a team, analyzing test results, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor's degree and has five years of in-lab leadership experience. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for maintaining product quality and supporting development efforts.

Qualifications

• Five years of in-lab and lead experience.
• Proven experience in materials testing roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of materials testing technicians.
• Develop testing plans and oversee execution of materials tests.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Materials testing

Quality control

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

Job Details

Position: Full Time
Location: MARIETTA OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA 30062

Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Weld / Mechanical / Polymer Testing Team Leads are to assist the Department Manager and Supervisor. The Materials Testing Team Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of materials testing activities within Weld, Mechanical, or Testing. This role involves overseeing a team of materials testing professionals, ensuring the accurate and timely execution of tests, analyzing results, and providing guidance on quality assurance. The Materials Testing Team Lead plays a crucial role in maintaining product quality, supporting research/cost studies and development efforts, and ensuring compliance with ATS and client standards and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of materials testing technicians, engineers, or scientists.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and training to team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Assign tasks, set goals, and monitor performance to ensure objectives are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements for various projects and products.
• Develop testing plans, including selecting appropriate methodologies, equipment, and testing parameters.
• Oversee the execution of various materials tests, such as mechanical, thermal, chemical, and onsite witness tests.
• Ensure that materials testing procedures are conducted with accuracy, precision, and adherence to established standards.
• Review and analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues.
• Make recommendations for process improvements based on test results to enhance product quality and performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols in all testing activities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of testing procedures, results, and methodologies.
• Generate comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing test findings for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency enhancements, and cost reduction in materials testing operations.
• Implement best practices to streamline workflows and improve the overall effectiveness of the team.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Five years of in lab and lead experience.

Necessary Skills:

• Proven experience in materials testing, quality control, or related roles.
• Strong leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of various materials testing techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to materials testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and data analysis techniques.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in a lab setting. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift objects up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

ITAR

U.S. Persons Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly, the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents; (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Applied Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.