Minneapolis, MN
Now Hiring: Lab Manager (Quality/Test & Research Lab)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday - Friday
Pay: $120k-$140k per year, depending on experience level
Employment Type: Direct Hire
About this Opportunity:
To initiate and coordinate research and development programs and assist in engineering and manufacturing projects including rubber and plastic materials, to support the manufacture of high-quality molded components that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations. Manages the activity of 2 lab personnel who’s primary roles are to maintain compound certification and compliance records, and perform material testing activity.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Serves as a contact for the customer service department in providing technical assistance
Participates in direct customer meetings
Participates in technical meetings as applicable, such as the Energy Rubber Group
Participates in shows, such as MD&M, providing technical support
Provides accurate material and process recommendations for quotations, and design and specification recommendations toward cost reduction, quality or part performance improvements
Provides technical information and data as needed
Assists engineering personnel as needed in the evaluation and development of various projects
Assists in establishing quality assurance in Molding by providing cure condition recommendations (time & temperature)
Provides technical support for Deflashing by providing low temperature data for rubber compounds and recommendations for deflash conditions
Provides technical assistance toward establishing acceptable manufacturing processes, such as: Procedures to mold or demold parts, Procedures for mixing rubber compounds and material preparation, Procedures for manufacturing processes such as insert preparation and adhesive coating, washing, post curing and other parts processing operations
Coordinates with Purchasing the use of high quality, cost effective raw materials: Participates in the approval/disapproval of raw materials used in rubber compounds, Participates in the approval/disapproval of custom mixing companies, Maintains technical relationships with raw material vendors by participating in meetings and sales rep visits
Assists in establishing lab test procedures as related to the quality assurance of molded parts
Provides qualitative analysis and disposition recommendation of molded parts
Provides assistance with part failure analysis
What makes you a great fit:
Possess in-depth knowledge of the rubber industry and rubber technology
Proficient with test equipment and knowledgeable about calibration requirements
Possesses knowledge of Good Documentation Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
Familiar with relevant ASTM Standards, Military Specs and ISO Standards
Good Math Aptitude and skilled at statistical analysis
Regular and consistent attendance
Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience
7 years of related work experience in a laboratory and manufacturing environment
Why work with our client?
Competitive pay
Growth opportunities
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life Insurance, LTD/STD, Flexible benefits plan, Vision insurance, generous PTO plan, Employee Savings Account, Holiday Pay, and more!
Submit your resume today!
How to apply for this position:
Submit your resume Direct Hire Team at directhire@atlasstaffinginc.com - one of our dedicated Direct Hire Specialists will follow up with you.
Please use reference # in the subject line.
We hope to hear from you soon!
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