Materials Testing Manager

We are looking for a Materials Testing Manager to join our IMR Test Labs Lansing, NY team!

As our Materials Testing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the workflow, liaising with customers, and leading a team of 10-12 individuals.

You will be responsible for understanding the testing process and communicating with customers on timeline, tests conducted, and presenting solutions for testing concerns.

Location: Lansing, NY

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NY. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Manage the metallurgical departmental workflow to ensure that internal and external customer due dates are met.

• Communicate effectively and within a timely manner with all customers, ensuring on time delivery.

• Develop solutions for testing issues that may arise while keeping customers informed and satisfied.

• Facilitate cross-departmental communications to support integrated testing and client satisfaction.

• Support hiring, onboarding, and processing of new employees in collaboration with human resources and department leadership.

• Shift and deploy new and existing employees according to the needs of the department.

• Ensure quality compliance, provide support for audits and work with the Quality Department to write and implement corrective actions.

What You Bring

• Bachelors or masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar with related experience.

• 4-5 years of leadership experience in a similar industry.

• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills that build trust, motivates team, and creates a positive work environment.

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships, foster teamwork and drive results.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a testing environment, in particular metals testing

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.