Group Leader - Material Characterization Lab

The Timken Company

North Canton, Ohio, United States
On-site
Advanced characterization instruments
Operational excellence
Technical oversight
The Group Leader for Material Characterization Laboratory provides leadership for a world‑class materials and metallurgical laboratory equipped with advanced characterization and testing instruments

Job Summary

  • The Group Leader for Material Characterization Laboratory provides leadership for a world‑class materials and metallurgical laboratory equipped with advanced characterization and testing instruments.
  • This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, advancing laboratory capabilities, and aligning people, resources, and investments with current and future business and technology needs.
  • Manage expense and capital budgets; build business cases for investments and lead safety programs, audits, and corrective actions.

Matching Summary

The Group Leader for Material Characterization Laboratory provides leadership for a world‑class materials and metallurgical laboratory equipped with advanced characterization and testing instruments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • advanced characterization instruments
  • operational excellence
  • technical oversight
  • people management
  • budget management
  • safety programs

Nice-to-have

  • external engagement
  • academia networks
  • emerging tech identification
  • change champion

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience
  • Master's degree with 5 years of experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in microscopy, diffraction, failure analysis, or mechanical testing

Work Rights

Not specified

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