Team Leader - Materials Test Engineer

Intertek•Plymouth, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Engineer, Team Leader to join our Transportation Technologies team in Plymouth, Michigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Materials Testing industry. Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Engineer, Team Leader is responsible for organizing and managing engineering resources within a specific location and/or department. This includes day-to-day supervision of engineers and technicians. This position may also be responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products; writing reports; reviewing (pre-review & final review) of written reports; and communicating with clients.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a directly related engineering field.
4+ years directly related experience, including testing and project management experience.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Must be client focused and quality driven.
Must be able to confront and resolve conflict in an effective manner.
Ability to influence others and bring teams together to achieve a common goal.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Physical dexterity to perform the clerical and technical functions which are inherent to the position.
Physical dexterity to operate equipment and perform other functions necessary to effectively and efficiently perform the duties of the job. This may include: bending/stooping, turning/twisting, reaching, balancing, and mobility to travel to other work sites.
Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Plastics/ Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering/Materials.
Understanding of common polymer materials test methods (ASTM, ISO, other).
Knowledge of plastics fabrication methods.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision of Engineers and Technicians, including assigning and overseeing work; training, coaching and mentoring staff; managing employee issues; interviewing; hiring and firing recommendations; approving time and expense; conducting performance reviews; employee development and performance management; ensuring the customers’ needs are fulfilled; ensuring compliance with Intertek’s Quality Management System and all other policies and procedures.
Perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products; writing reports; reviewing written reports within qualified reviewer categories; and communicating with clients.
Provide local expertise in one or more product categories.
Provide support to sales with quoting, client meetings, etc.
Responsible for manpower requirements, projections, and utilization within assigned area.
Responsible for all housekeeping, equipment calibration, and supplies within assigned area.
Responsible for efficiency and productivity within assigned area.
Responsible for ensuring invoicing is submitted timely within assigned area; may assist with P&L for assigned area, including forecasting, managing costs, etc.