Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead.

Summary of Role

• To lead and manage the Product Test Laboratory for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions R&D Americas ensuring excellence in quality, on time delivery, capability development, and personal development.
• To provide Technical support to both internal and external customers
• Machine and capacity planning and controlling.
• Prioritization and Scheduling of Development and Service projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage and support Development, Service and internal improvements
• Participate and manage test method development along with detailed test plans, reflecting inputs, outputs of project scope and deliverables for individual projects
• Review and approve all out going test reports.
• Maintain communication with internal customers, including TSS Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Reviews and approve all test procedures
• Oversee the design and implementation of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other industrial systems, within laboratory
• Manage the design of hydraulic based test equipment, and seal test methods
• Oversee the supporting function and investigations of product failure analysis
• Ensure effective hiring of new employees and training of current employees
• Ensures safety procedures and training requirements are met
• Ensure that all R&D activities are safe and environmentally responsible, including achievement of ISO9001 (under MA/SCM umbrella), ISO14001 (under TSS Bremer Road umbrella)
• Monitoring of emerging needs and requirements
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree required, technical discipline strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an engineering or development lab environment,
• Previous experience leading a team required.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, components Data acquisition systems and controls, strongly preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems and circuit design, preferred
• Knowledge in working with Microsoft Office, Solid works 3D modeling, Siemens NX 3D modeling preferred
• Compliance with quality, safety, environmental and customer-mandated procedures, preferred

Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to lead and deal with various personalities.
• Ability to interact with cross functional teams
• Identify failure modes within sealing systems, hydraulic and electrical systems

Application

Last application date: 2023-02-03

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