Materials Testing Manager

Location: Lansing, NY

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 (range reflects a position based in NY; final offer considers candidate qualifications, relevant experience, scope of the position, and market/business factors)

About the role

As our Materials Testing Manager, you will manage the metallurgical department workflow, liaise with customers, and lead a team of 10–12 individuals. You will understand the testing process, communicate timelines and test results to customers, and present solutions for testing concerns.

Responsibilities

• Manage the metallurgical departmental workflow to ensure internal and external customer due dates are met.
• Communicate effectively and in 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field with related experience.
• 4–5 years of leadership experience in a similar industry.
• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills that build trust, motivate the team, and create a positive work environment.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships, foster teamwork, and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a testing environment, particularly metals testing.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

About Us

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") provides technical services through legacy companies including Metal Improvement Company ("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs. CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company delivering highly engineered, critical-function products and services to commercial, industrial, defense, and energy markets.

This position is located at one of our IMR Test Labs. For more information, visit Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST and Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs.

Note: Benefits are country-specific and may vary by location. This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.