EMC Laboratory Manager - Silverstone, United Kingdom - Applus+ Laboratories

Description

Applus+ 3C Test (part of Applus+ Laboratories division) is a worldwide leader in the automotive testing, inspection and certification sector. We are a trusted partner, enhancing the quality and safety of our clients' assets and infrastructures while safeguarding their operations. We deliver this through our technical capabilities, innovative approach, and a motivated team that is committed to operational excellence.

We are currently looking for a EMC Laboratory Manager to join our team. The main responsibilities and duties will include:

• To oversee the EMC laboratory activities and ensure that testing is conducted in an objective manner.
• To vet the content of test reports and certificates and authorize their release ensuring testing and reporting requirements meet UKAS and OEM standards.
• Help and support EMC Senior Engineers to maintain smooth running of daily testing activities.
• Line management responsibility of EMC Technicians helping them set and achieve training goals, progression, and personal development.
• To ensure that all test staff are trained appropriately in accordance with the training procedures and that the training records are kept up to date.
• To oversee the EMC technical competency internal audit program ensuring competencies are maintained and up to date in accordance with the Quality Manual.
• Monitor, maintain and look to improve processes with regards to laboratory testing efficiency.
• To assist and advise the EMC Operations Manager with regards to engineer / technician recruitment, staff professional development, progression, and new training opportunities.
• To assist the EMC Technical Manager on technical improvement projects, technical procedure rollout and flexible scope update rollout to ensure full implementation throughout the laboratory.
• To oversee the laboratory environment ensuring test facilities are suitable for testing (cleanliness, lighting, noise, temperature, humidity etc.) and ensuring escalation of any site maintenance / repairs work in the laboratories to the site & facilities manager.
• Ensuring the customer confidentiality policy is maintained throughout the laboratory.
• To report any technical deviations to test methods and/or technical procedures to the EMC Technical Manager for authorization whilst ensuring that the customer is informed of any deviations.

Requirements:

• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification, or considerable knowledge in a related field.
• 1 year of experience in a related engineering environment in a managerial position in a related field.
• A good telephone manner with a clear and precise command of the English language with considerable experience of customer contact at contractual and technical level.
• Management skills. Experience with technical personnel reporting to you will be valued.
• Knowledge of basic project management skills with the ability to prepare project schedules and identify critical paths.
• IT skills and experience using software packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook are essential.
• Skills in verbal and written communications.

Benefits;

• Work-place pension
• 25 days holiday (pro rata)
• Death in service benefit (3x salary), after probation period
• Optional salary sacrifice scheme open for EV vehicles, after probation period
• Quarterly staff events
• Relocation Packages
• Free on-site parking
• Exclusive access to events and activities arranged by MEPC for all companies on the technology park (ticket giveaways for Silverstone museum and on-track events, bootcamps, football, yoga, summer BBQ, Christmas markets, company quizzes and more)