Lab Manager Job at Sika, Madison Heights, MI

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  • Sika
  • Madison Heights, MI

Job Description



With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description



The primary function of this position is to provide leadership to the team whose roles are developing new products. Individual must be highly collaborative, well organized, driven with a bright eager positive attitude with a high degree of technical curiosity. Can work on any type of projects independently.

  • Identify second source suppliers. Evaluate and approval alternate raw materials.
  • Responsible for managing approved projects. Review all Research Proposals, Field Trial Proposals, and Product Releases on projects assigned to the group. Coordinate Technical Field Trials with Marketing, Operations and Technical Services group.
  • Responsible for ensuring that DOE and other statistical tools are used to understand and interpret the test results.
  • Review and approve all travel expenses and purchase orders from subordinates.
  • Monitor and control all RPAs in functional area. Recommend capital expenditure.
  • Participate in long-term product planning activities.
  • Run Expert Team in functional area.
  • Perform Employee Performance Appraisals, Personal Growth Plan for all subordinates.
  • Review and approve all technical reports written by subordinates before issuing to others. Publish progress reports, trip reports and monthlies on approved projects.
  • Responsible for creating a safe, tidy and harassment free work environment.
  • Provide support to TS 16949, PCP and PSP processes.
  • Perform special projects and other assignments as required.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in General Sciences.
  • 10+ years hands-on experience in thermoplastics, thermosets in Automotive OEM Market, including formulation, product scale-up and commercialization.
  • 5+ years’ experience in supervision.
  • Excellent oral communication, technical presentation and technical writing skill.
  • Excellent knowledge in Design of Experiment, Design FMEA, and other quality programs.

Additional Information



Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Worldwide,

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