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Dynamics Department ManagerElement Materials Technology • Huntington Beach, California, USA
Dynamics Department Manager

Dynamics Department Manager

Element Materials Technology • Huntington Beach, California, USA
15 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

Element is seeking a results-driven Department Manager to lead our Dynamic Lab specializing in fatigue and cyclic testing. As the Department Manager you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations managing a technical team and ensuring the lab meets financial and operational performance targets. This leadership role is pivotal in maintaining high

standards of quality and efficiency while supporting some of the most advanced aerospace and engineering projects in the world.

Compensation : $90K - $120K Management Bonus

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership :

  • Oversee scheduling resource planning and workflow optimization in the fatigue testing

lab

  • Ensure test programs are executed safely on time and in compliance with customer
  • and industry requirements

  • Drive continuous improvement in lab processes turnaround time and quality
  • Financial Management (P&L Ownership) :

  • Manage departmental budget including revenue forecasting cost control and margin
  • improvement

  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency gains revenue growth and capital investment justification
  • Utilization & Capacity Planning :

  • Maximize test cell and equipment utilization across multiple shifts or customer programs
  • Analyze capacity and demand forecasts; adjust staffing and resources accordingly
  • Collaborate with sales planning and engineering teams to align lab capacity with project timelines
  • Staff Management & Development :

  • Lead coach and develop a team of technicians engineers and support staff
  • Set performance expectations conduct evaluations and provide ongoing feedback
  • Foster a culture of safety accountability and technical excellence
  • Client & Quality Interface :

  • Support customer communication regarding technical queries program updates and
  • issue resolution

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g. Nadcap ISO / IEC 17025 AS9100)
  • Participate in internal and external audits as needed
  • Skills / Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Materials Science or a related technical field
  • 5 years of experience in fatigue or mechanical testing environments which would include fatigue tests using strain control and / or load control to ASTM standards.
  • Knowledge of fracture mechanics and crack growth rate testing to ASTM standards would be preferred.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience
  • 2 years of department metric management experience
  • Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
  • Experience with ERP and lab management systems; familiarity with XLims is a plus
  • Work Environment :

    This position is based in a metallurgical laboratory and may involve occasional work in adjacent industrial or production areas. The role requires frequent standing walking and bending throughout the day to perform hands-on tasks.

    The role also requires the ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses gloves and lab coats must be worn as required to ensure safety during sample preparation and testing. The lab environment is temperature-controlled but may involve brief exposure to noise dust or chemicals in compliance with safety standards.

    NOTE : This position requires access to export-controlled commodities technical data technology software and services. U.S. citizenship U.S. legal permanent resident status protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization including if required an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security the U.S. Department of States Directorate of Defense Trade Controls or other applicable government agency.

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    Diversity Statement

    At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

    All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following : age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    If you need an accommodation filling out an application or applying to a job please email

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Restaurant Experience,Sales Experience,Food Service,Succession Planning,Management Experience,Materials Handling,Pricing,Conveyor Installation,Food Production Experience,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Retail Management

    Employment Type : Unclear

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 90 - 120

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