UL

Laboratory Leader - Automotive Batteries

UL • $120K — $140K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Engineering, Science, or Physics preferred.
  • 5+ years of engineering or engineering laboratory experience required.
  • Automotive battery or automotive testing experience highly preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

  • Schedules and coordinates workflow for laboratory staff utilization.
  • Trains staff and provides career counseling while acting as a working supervisor.
  • Collaborates with management on staffing, appraisals, and promotions.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies within lab areas.
  • Develops annual budget goals and tactical plans for the team.
  • Prepares test methods, quality control, and maintenance procedures.
  • Evaluates and revises test protocols and reports test evaluations.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Wellness benefits focused on mental and financial health.
  • 401K retirement savings plan.
  • Paid time off including 15 vacation days and 12 holidays.
  • An annual bonus eligibility with a target payout of 20% of base salary.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Schedules, assigns, reviews and coordinates workflow to assure proper utilization of laboratory staff.
  • Trains assigned staff, provides career counseling, and operates as a working supervisor.
  • Collaborates with supervisor on staffing levels, performance appraisals, merit ratings, promotions, and transfers of assigned staff.
  • Ensures company policies are followed in the lab areas and facilitates employee relations within the assigned laboratory section.
  • Develops annual budgetary goals, capital expenditure budget for laboratory equipment, and tactical plans for the assigned laboratory team.
  • Prepares instructions for test methods and procedures, quality control, and maintenance procedures.
  • Examines test samples and reads measuring instruments, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and operational instructions.
  • Evaluates test performance, provides feedback regarding issues and/or problems with test and data sheets, and revises test protocols and data sheets.
  • Reports test run and test equipment evaluation results.
  • May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations.
  • Examines requests for laboratory tests and new and/or modified laboratory test equipment to determine equipment needs.
  • Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory procedures, standards and safety policies.
  • Monitors test methods and procedures and evaluates need for technical training of assigned staff and modification of equipment, methods or procedures.
  • May assist PDEs and/or Engineering to modify existing methods or develop and validate new test methods.
  • Operates machines and special laboratory equipment.
  • Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
  • Communicates with clients during the setup and performance of a test to demonstrate equipment test methods and/or to discuss test results.
  • Communicates with UL field representatives to discuss follow-up tests, samples, equipment, methods and/or results, and outside contractors regarding equipment needs.
  • Communicates with plant department personnel to offer suggestions pertinent to equipment needs and may arrange for delivery or disposal of test samples.
  • Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and reports.
  • Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
  • Performs other duties as directed.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, or similar preferred.
  • 5+ years of engineering or engineering laboratory experience required.
  • Automotive battery or other automotive testing experience highly preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead a team of all experience levels.

What we offer:
  • Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000-140,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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About UL

UL is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1894 and has been providing safety testing, inspection, and certification services for over 125 years. UL operates in over 100 countries and has more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by advancing safety science. UL's services cover a wide range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, building materials, and more.
Learn more about UL
Size
14,700 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1900
* Ladders Estimates

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