Lead Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Assists in leading and training Engineering Technicians within the R&D laboratory.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to laboratory personnel throughout project execution.
• Serves as the laboratory testing representative on cross-functional project teams.
• Performs product evaluations, returned product analysis, failure investigations, and production quality assurance testing.
• Develops new approaches to solve non-routine technical and laboratory challenges.
• Organizes, develops, and maintains laboratory testing capabilities to support current and future project needs.
• Works with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve technical issues and coordinate project activities.
• Participates in and helps lead Lean Manufacturing and 6S initiatives within laboratory environments.
• Identifies opportunities for laboratory process improvements and drives implementation of continuous improvement activities.
• Supports development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
• Trains technicians in laboratory testing methods, equipment operation, data collection, documentation procedures, and laboratory best practices.
• Manages multiple priorities and meets project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or
• Associate Degree or Technical/Vocational Certificate in a related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing, testing, or Client environment preferred.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, or work direction to engineering technicians preferred.