XPEL, Inc.

Lab Manager

XPEL, Inc. • $70K — $95K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nanoscience, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, or related field
  • 3 years experience in a laboratory or quality assurance role
  • 2 years experience with ASTM and ISO testing standards for polymers
  • 2 years using analytical instruments (e.g., DHR, DSC, FTIR, TGA, tensile testers)
  • 2 years implementing quality systems and statistical methodologies (Six Sigma, DMAIC)
  • Experience maintaining laboratory safety programs and ISO 9001 compliance
  • Knowledge of stage-gate processes for R&D and OEM qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily lab operations for product testing and method development
  • Manage laboratory team schedules and testing workflows
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and ISO 9001 standards
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and calibration procedures
  • Analyze lab data to identify trends and support decision-making
  • Design follow-up experiments to enhance product reliability
  • Prepare documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across departments
  • Opportunities for technical leadership and project oversight
  • Focus on innovation in materials testing and development
  • Engagement with cutting-edge laboratory technology
  • Commitment to safety and compliance standards
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

This individual will be managing XPEL's analytical laboratory supporting quality, R&D, and Manufacturing requirements across all of XPEL's product portfolio and help drive efficiency and expand on current capability as appropriate to XPEL's business needs.

Core Duties
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership for daily laboratory operations supporting product testing, method development, and qualification of multilayer polymeric films and coatings
  • Manage a multidisciplinary laboratory team by developing schedules, prioritizing testing workflows, and ensuring full compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, ISO 9001 standards, and internal safety practices, including proper use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS
  • ). Ensure development, execution, and maintenance of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), calibration procedures, and test methods compliant with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications
  • Maintain and analyze laboratory data using statistical tools to identify trends, validate test methodologies, and support cross-functional decision-making using Six-Sigma-level data integrity
  • Design and conduct follow-up experiments based on generated data to refine test methods, improve product reliability, and meet OEM process objectives
  • Work closely with Research and Development (R&D), Quality, and Manufacturing teams to generate technical reports, specifications, and validation documents. Lead studies to evaluate existing manufacturing or testing processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency or reduce variability.
  • Prepare technical summaries and documentation for internal stakeholders, OEM customers, and regulatory submissions
  • Coordinate with suppliers regarding laboratory instrumentation needs and support project planning for equipment upgrades or capability expansion.


Basic Qualifications
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Nanoscience, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, or related field, and three years (36 months) of experience in a laboratory or quality assurance environment role
  • Also requires two (2) years of experience in each of the following
  • 1) Utilizing American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) testing standards for evaluating the performance, durability, and regulatory compliance of polymeric based films;
  • 2) Utilizing analytical instruments including Dynamic Hybrid Rheometer (DHR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA), and tensile testers (e.g., Instron) for characterizing the thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties of polymeric based films and adhesives;
  • 3) Implementation of quality systems and statistical analysis methodologies (Six Sigma, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), or similar)
  • 4) Implementing and monitoring laboratory safety programs and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 quality management system standards; and 5) applying stage-gate process by contributing laboratory testing, data validation, and method development aligned with R&D and OEM qualification milestones for polymeric-based products in a fast-paced environment.


Send resume with cover letter to XPEL, Inc., Attention: L. Bentley. Ref: #JJAL2026 [redacted]. No calls.

About XPEL, Inc.

XPEL, Inc. is a leading provider of protective films and coatings for the automotive and architectural markets. The company's products are designed to protect against damage from rocks, debris, and other hazards, as well as to enhance the appearance of vehicles and buildings. XPEL's product portfolio includes paint protection films, window films, and ceramic coatings, among others. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and has operations in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Learn more about XPEL, Inc.
Size
709 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$18.2 million
5 Year Trend
+38%
Revenue
$158.9 million
NASDAQ
XPEL
* Ladders Estimates

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