This position is responsible for supervising, prioritizing and managing test development, materials development, personnel, equipment and tactical resources in the Metallurgical and Corrosion sections of the Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratory.

• Coordinate, direct and manage all metallurgical test activities with Product Groups, Product Development, Process Development, Operations and Procurement for North America. Work with global peers in Europe, Asia and South America to coordinate testing to insure analysis needs are met in all regions Modine operates.
• Manage and administer all activities related to the development of materials, metallurgical concepts and new method development in SharePoint. Initiate and develop material and test specifications related to metallurgical issues.
• Develop and review test programs with requestors to insure best use of laboratory resources and delivery of actionable information. Devise & implement laboratory test strategies to efficiently determine causes and corrective actions for production problems and premature field/test failures.
• Write formal interpretive reports, directed to Modine personnel with potential external distribution to customers and suppliers. Review and edit draft reports from by lab staff.
• Recommend new equipment purchases and manage department assets. Maintain and update the plant charge system to allocate lab-operating costs to the appropriate production facilities and/or corporate groups.
• Responsible for lab safety policy and compliance with Corp. Health & Safety programs.
• Conduct monthly departmental safety inspections and safety meetings.
• Responsible for content of lab Quality Manual and overall lab quality practices to insure compliance ISO/QS 9000 requirements. Review and publish lab procedures, work instructions and manuals.

• BS degree required in material engineering with 5 - 10 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• 5 - 10 years of materials engineering experience with a working understanding of all equipment and metallurgical concepts
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects with competing timelines and justification.
• Good interpersonal communication skills for interaction at multiple levels within the company and with external contacts (customers and suppliers).
• Excellent technical communications skills (written and oral) with the ability to convey information for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to take theoretical constructs and apply them to real-world problem solving.
• Possess an understanding of laboratory information management systems
• Possess a strong understanding of ISO/QS-9000
• Empowerment as a decision maker
• Ability to work in both a management and detail capacity
• Ability to think logically and independently
• Results oriented - Able to work with little direction and respond to all requests
• Strong oral and written communications, and interpersonal skills
• Personnel management skills and an understanding of departmental management metrics are necessary.

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