• Lead, inspire, and set aggressive goals for the team to create a cross-functional and dynamic workforce that prioritizes premium quality work and high test throughput while ensuring personnel safety
• Define and communicate project requirements to the team, manage day to day build and inventory tasks, and communicate updates to management in a timely manner
• Actively partner with EHS to develop and maintain lab safety protocols; site trainings, hazmat inventory, PPE requirements, hazard identification, SOP documentation, etc
• Engage hands-on in equipment build and construction projects alongside a team of experienced technicians and engineers
• Work closely with broader team to create a forecast for equipment builds, along with resource and material planning required for timely commissioning
• Drive lab space improvements, support critical path projects, and offer a great level of flexibility to changing business needs. Continuously enhance strategies and planning using past project performance as guidance
• Develop methods for improving employee efficiency and reducing waste of materials or resources
• Develop and manage maintenance lists and schedules for equipment, develop SOP documentation and user manuals, training and access guidelines. Manage lab test computers & software for multiple labs
• Engage effectively with external vendors such as fabrication shops, architecture firms, and construction contractors to support ongoing projects, critically evaluate quotes and timelines provided by vendors
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and identify key growth areas for team and provide opportunities and feedback that support their professional development. Create an environment of mutual trust and support by encouraging employee participation and building team unity

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5 years prior experience as a shop manager in a R&D setting
• 3 years functioning in a supervisory/leadership capacity in a R&D environment
• Experience managing staffing, resources, safety, budgets, inventory, equipment, schedule, and capacity
• Experience engaging construction contractors, fabrication shops, and other external vendors
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including ability to communicate effectively to the intended audience. Includes fluency with MS Office Suite
• Ability to read and interpret EE and ME prints
• Ability to lead change, with enthusiasm and a positive approach
• Battery experience is a plus but not required

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