Job Description Summary

The Laboratory Team Leader will be responsible for providing technical support for jet engine component repair processes and process validations, ensuring process compliance, and driving continuous improvement within the laboratory. This role involves the operative coordination of mechanical and chemical laboratory tasks, as well as leadership and management of laboratory staff.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• To lead Chemical Lab, Mechanical Lab & Calibration lab
• Ensuring the quality, accuracy, robustness, and efficiency of our laboratory processes
• Act as a focal point between operations, product-, special process-, NPI engineering and quality engineering for laboratory related matters
• Develop and improve lab related testing processes to ensure the compliance with aviation standards
• Oversee process validations to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to laboratory processes and equipment
• Ensure all laboratory processes comply with relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory tasks
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain high standards of process compliance
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Monitor and analyze laboratory performance metrics to drive improvements
• Coordinate and oversee daily operations of mechanical and chemical laboratory tasks
• Ensure proper allocation of resources and scheduling to meet laboratory objectives
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure it is calibrated and functioning correctly
• Work closely with Engineering to develop new lab testing procedures and requirements
• Supply supporting data to engineering and operations to enable increasing Process First Time Yield
• Provide internal trainings to laboratory team and schedule external trainings
• Proactively apply LEAN principles and tools in everyday work
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
• All other duties as assigned within the job scope

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Material Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry with 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills ENGLISH and HUNGARIAN
• Strong engineering/technologist position, experience working with material testing and relevant laboratory processes (tensile testing, hardness testing, metallography, sample preparation, titration, etc.)

Required Experience

• Proven experience in laboratory leadership, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and solution driven approaches to address complex challenges
• Background in chemical or mechanical disciplines preferred, with experience in material testing
• Familiarity with quality assurance systems is advantageous
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Metrology experience
• Has had exposure to material testing, characterization, and analysis of material data
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Route Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) to identify and analyze problems
• Prior experience in area of R&D or New Product Introduction Initiatives
• Advanced use of MS Office tools such as Excel and Word

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Positive attitude, adaptable nature, and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Outstanding ability to interact and engage at all levels of the organization - from the shop floor to senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to document, plan and execute projects

Additional Job D escription

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB2

Relocation Assistance Provided: No