Weld Test Team Lead

Applied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Summary of the Job: The primary responsibilities of the Weld / Mechanical / Polymer Testing Team Leads are assisting the Department Manager and Supervisor. The Materials Testing Team Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of materials testing activities within Weld, Mechanical, or Testing. This role involves overseeing a team of materials testing professionals, ensuring the accurate and timely execution of tests, analyzing results, and providing guidance on quality assurance. The Materials Testing Team Lead plays a crucial role in maintaining product quality, supporting research/cost studies and development efforts, and ensuring compliance with ATS and client standards and regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of materials testing technicians, engineers, or scientists.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and training to team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Assign tasks, set goals, and monitor performance to ensure objectives are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements for various projects and products.
• Develop testing plans, including selecting appropriate methodologies, equipment, and testing parameters.
• Oversee the execution of various materials tests, such as mechanical, thermal, chemical, and onsite witness tests.
• Ensure that materials testing procedures are conducted with accuracy, precision, and adherence to established standards.
• Review and analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues.
• Make recommendations for process improvements based on test results to enhance product quality and performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols in all testing activities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of testing procedures, results, and methodologies.
• Generate comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing test findings for stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency enhancements, and cost reduction in materials testing operations.
• Implement best practices to streamline workflows and improve the overall effectiveness of the team.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Five years of in lab and lead experience.

Necessary Skills:

• Proven experience in materials testing, quality control, or related roles.
• Strong leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of various materials testing techniques and equipment.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to materials testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and data analysis techniques.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in a lab setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift objects up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

ITAR

U.S. Persons Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly, the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.