Performance Testing Technician Team Leader

Strongsville, OH

We are looking to add a Performance Testing Technician Team Leader within the Industrial Powder Coatings Performance Testing Group located in Strongsville, OH. This position is for a leadership position within the Industrial Powder Coatings Performance Testing Group located in Strongsville, OH. The candidate will manage the daily workflow of an ISO 17025 accredited testing group of 3 people

As part of this role, you will perform equipment verification, catalog daily conditions checks, assist with calibrations, and reports to make sure we are testing within the proper limits. You will also be part of create reports for our industrial customers that have meaningful and impactful implications on shaping how they do business and build their products.

You will work on-site in Strongsville, OH and report to the S&T Product Development Supervisor.

PPG offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; matching 401k, supplemental retirement benefits, PTO, and continuing education.

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Responsibilities:

• Organize incoming projects for a busy, dynamic group. Prioritize projects with help from powder technical leadership.
• Divide work among the three members of the team, including self, to maximize productivity.
• Communicate frequently with internal and external customers about status of testing projects and maintain a project tracker.
• Review and issue reports for completed projects to internal and external customers.
• Maintain ISO 17025 accreditation for the Strongsville testing group.
• Maintain environmental testing cabinets (salt spray, humidity, xenon, etc.), including scheduling maintenance and calibrations.
• Collaborate with other testing laboratories within PPG.
• Contract with outside testing laboratories for work not performed within PPG.
• Be an expert in a wide variety of specifications and test methods.
• Act as a mentor to the 2 technicians in the group. Develop strategies to increase the throughput of projects and to increase the amount of testing capability.
• Be aware of market trends and add new test methods to Strongsville's scope to meet emerging needs.

Qualifications:

• BS in chemistry or another science or engineering field
• Strong organization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience in performance testing, preferably in an ISO 17025 accredited lab
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex customer specifications
• Proven ability to understand, record and verbalize detailed information accurately

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Benefits like healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance, will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

We offer Health Insurance, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.