Lead Lab. Technician

Primary Responsibilities: ? Leads and mentors a small group of Lab Technicians in a Functional Test Area team in coordinating and tracking test & equipment scheduling within this area ? Conducts tests, maintains records of work performed, analyzes data collected, summarizes and reports results ? Works autonomously within established laboratory procedures and practices ? Performs mechanical testing on a variety of product types or components involving programming and running test lab equipment while following written procedures, methods, and/or instructions ? Develops and coordinates in building lab test fixtures ? Assists in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of lab test equipment ? Assists in training of new lab employees and Lab Technicians with new test procedures, setups, etc. ? Helps draft internal laboratory Standardized Work Instructions as well as Data and Report Templates to assist Lab Management & Test Engineering ? Assists in ensuring the availability of adequate supplies and equipment ? Frequent interface with other personnel outside of the lab department (Engineering, Quality, etc.) ? Provides support in Quality Audits, Customer Complaints, and Failure Analysis ? Must operate in a manner that reinforces, supports, and is consistent with the Cooper Standard Leadership Model ? Expertise in ensuring good plant 6S standards are followed. ? Ensures housekeeping and health and safety standards are maintained ? May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description Education and Qualifications: ? High school diploma or equivalent required ? Two Year College Degree or applicable Technical Training and Certification is preferred ? Eight plus years of relevant work experience ? Strong mechanical aptitude, as well as technical and analytical problem-solving skills ? Skills or working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems ? Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment ? Proficient in Microsoft Office applications ? Good verbal and written communication skills ? Knowledge of most standard control systems utilized in Laboratory and Material Testing Equipment ? Ability to lift up to thirty pounds on a regular basis ? Understanding of Material Failure modes, Gage R&R, and Capability Studies a plus ? Previous experience leading others preferred ? Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary Work Environment/Work Conditions: ? Professional Office Environment ? Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor ? Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required ? Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

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