Manager, Global Materials Laboratory (Biotech)

Position Overview: 

TPI Composites is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager for our Physical Sciences Laboratory with a strong background in mechanical testing (ASTM & ISO), quality management (ISO 17025), and team leadership. This individual will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring laboratory operations align with industry standards and best practices. The Manager will be responsible for maintaining compliance with ISO 17025 Quality Management System, managing laboratory certifications, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a team of engineers and technicians to ensure efficient laboratory operations and high-quality testing.
• Support new location build-out and equipment relocation.
• Manage mechanical testing per recognized standards (ASTM & ISO), customer specifications, and project-based requirements.
• Review and sign off on final test reports generated in the laboratories.
• Drive continuous improvement by collaborating with lab personnel to enhance testing capabilities and streamline procedures.
• Develop and update work instructions to align with current best practices and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with the ISO 17025 Quality Management System, maintaining audit readiness and regulatory adherence.
• Own the certification process for ISO and DNV GL lab certifications, ensuring all requirements are met and maintained.
• Assist with inventory management to ensure availability of necessary testing materials and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment, promoting adherence to safety protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years related experience required (mechanical testing of composite materials or other related materials testing/characterization or analytical laboratory management).
• Working knowledge of LabView or similar graphical based control system environment for data acquisition, manipulation and analysis.
• Proven experience managing a laboratory team, including engineers and technicians.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical testing methods per ASTM & ISO standards.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17025 Quality Management System compliance.
• Experience handling ISO and DNV GL certification processes.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects by prioritizing tasks, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high-quality work while consistently meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Manufacturing Engineering. Or other Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Experience with MS Office, including MS Project as well as Laboratory Information and Management Systems (LIMS)
• Training in the use and operation of various mechanical and analytical laboratory test equipment

This is a full-time onsite role. Employees are expected to be present during standard business hours.