Laboratory manager - Angoulême - F/H

Your role:

You will join the C&S division's Research and Development team in Angoulême, a dynamic and dedicated team where a positive atmosphere, customer focus, innovation, collaboration, and meeting deadlines are the hallmarks of our daily work.

You will report to the Director of Research and Development (Maelle) and will serve as the representative for the laboratory division, managing a team of 15 people and several subcontractors.

Your missions:

Laboratory Department Representative:


* Conduct testing and provide related expertise for new products as well as our current products


* Ensure compliance with testing rules and methods, as well as updates to these


* Ensure that the necessary expertise and testing resources are available to meet requirements


* Develop a budget and meet related objectives (operational and project-based)


* Support other laboratories as needed


* Effectively build and maintain a professional network within the laboratory community

Responsible for quality, safety, and accreditations:


* Ensure safety within the laboratory premises


* Ensure the laboratory maintains the required level of accreditations (UL/CSA, COFRAC)


* Serve as the technical point of contact for certification and approval bodies


* Research (or commission research on) industry standards and their developments and/or new standards


* Ensure confidentiality and impartiality in expert assessments and core testing


* Select subcontractors and partners in consultation with the Procurement Department


* Validate test reports and results from subcontractors (resources, expert assessments, testing)

Development and support of the laboratory's business vision:


* Ensure the growth and development of the team's skills (including recruitment)


* Ensure the team's contribution to innovation (particularly in materials)


* Conduct systematic industry monitoring to optimize, improve, and automate tools and work methods, and propose plans for progress and productivity

Team Management and Meeting Deadlines:


* Set goals, assess individual skills, and help your team grow


* Maintain team engagement and support them with the necessary resources and tools


* Support your team by providing the necessary resources and tools (training, equipment, tools, etc.), while ensuring a focus on their core responsibilities and the customer


* Foster internal and external collaboration

Your profile:


* Bachelor's degree (Engineering), specialization: mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, electronics, automation


* More than 5 years of experience in managing a certified laboratory and leading teams

Your competences :


* Expert in processes, quality systems, and test plans, as well as their implementation


* Expert in testing for high-volume mechanical/electromechanical products


* Strong general knowledge of standards for industrial products and related t...