Job Description

Team Lead - EMC Engineering - Lexington, Kentucky

The Team Lead - EMC Engineering is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Engineers and Technicians, including assigning and overseeing work; training, coaching and mentoring staff; managing employee issues; interviewing; hiring and firing recommendations; approving time and expense; conducting performance reviews; employee development and performance management; ensuring the customers' needs are fulfilled; ensuring compliance with Intertek's Quality Management System and all other policies and procedures. This position has the potential for 25% travel.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for the hiring, training, development, and performance management of Team members.
• Drive daily projects to ensure team members are meeting deadlines and following safety/quality protocols.
• Interface with clients to discuss current and upcoming projects.
• Partner with Sales team members in the preparation of quotes in a timely manner.
• Responsible for efficiency and productivity within assigned area.
• Responsible for ensuring invoicing is submitted timely; assist with P&L oversight, including forecasting, managing costs, etc.
• Partner with Sales and the Project Management Team to resolve non-conformance issues.
• Supervise all quality requirements, equipment calibration, safety rules, and lab cleanliness standards.
• Promote new business opportunities and innovations.
• Oversees the performance of standardized tests, analysis of test data, and performance of routine calculations and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate schedules and forecasts to management to achieve revenue targets.
• Perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.
• Perform other work as required.
• Assist Engineering Manager and Operations Manager with duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or other related program
• 4+ years working in an adjacent field, industry, or position
• Must be willing to work on-site
• Experience in leading a team, either formally or informally
• Project management experience or training
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Must be client focused and quality driven
• Must be able to confront and resolve conflict in an effective manner
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to travel as business needs dictates at least 25% of the time
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
• Physical dexterity to perform the clerical and technical functions which are inherent to the position.
• Physical dexterity to operate equipment and perform other functions necessary to effectively and efficiently perform the duties of the job. This may include bending/stooping, turning/twisting, reaching, balancing, and mobility to travel to other work sites.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• 4+ years directly related experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience

About the Team

Backed by 125 years' experience, Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.