QC Laboratory Manager

Our client is a leading specialist materials business headquartered in Cambridge, known for delivering high-quality, innovative products across various industries, including aerospace and automotive. They are seeking a skilled QC Laboratory Manager to join their team and oversee the efficient operation of their Mechanical and Chemical Testing Laboratories.

QC Laboratory Manager responsibilities

To manage the Mechanical (tensile, compression, non-destructive) and Chemical Testing (HPLC) Laboratories efficiently to achieve the production plan in a timely manner, whilst maintaining and improving safety, environmental and quality standards.

Provide technical, management support to ensure best lab practice and robust test methods with good repeatability to comply with the aerospace, quality and testing standards.

Manage the day-to-day QC and IPC Testing laboratory operations to meet the requirements of the testing plan and ensure ‘on time’ targets are met.

Drive continuous improvement of laboratory systems and processes through the QC laboratories, ensuring all test methods and equipment are suitably qualified and validated.

Manage a team of Laboratory supervisors and Laboratory Engineers.

Develop the use of 5s and Lean methodologies and working practices across the Laboratories.

To organise daily staff and shift activities so that the throughput of work is optimised, and all plans and production requirements are achieved on time.
QC Laboratory Manager requirements

Degree level qualification in Chemistry, Mechanical or Materials Engineering – or closely related.

Experience of managing a QC laboratory with proven technical ability – within a chemical and mechanical environment.

Possess a strong back in chemical and mechanical analysis including HPLC, tensile, non-destructive.

Sound knowledge of testing practices and procedures (HPLC and DSC included)

Experience of ERP or MRP systems and LIMS. Strong general IT skills.

Test method validation, equipment qualification, with proven lean, continuous improvement experience. AS9100, ISO9001 and NADCAP awareness.

Team Management experience.
£Comp + excellent company benefits

QC Lab Manager/HPLC/Chemical/Mechanical/Tensile/Composites