Assistant Manager - Laboratory and Test Facility Operations

Assistant Manager 1. Laboratory & Test Facility Management Lead day-to-day operations of the testing laboratory and validation facility. Ensure optimum utilization of test benches, equipment, instrumentation, and utilities. Establish and monitor facility KPIs including utilization, efficiency, uptime, testing throughput. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve laboratory productivity and reduce turnaround time. 2. Test Planning & Resource Management Develop short-term and long-term test schedules aligned with project timelines. Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams for validation activities. Prioritize test requests based on business and customer requirements. 3. Manpower Planning & Shift Management Lead a team of engineers, technicians, operators, and contract manpower. Manage shift operations including 2-shift/3-shift laboratory operations. Ensure adequate skill development, training, and competency management of test personnel. Monitor team performance and drive employee engagement initiatives. 4. Budgeting & Cost Management Prepare annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans. Monitor operating costs including utilities, consumables, calibration, maintenance, and manpower. Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality and safety. 5. AMC & Maintenance Management and Calibration Manage Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) for test benches, environmental chambers, DAQ systems, utility systems, and laboratory infrastructure. Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effectively implemented. Monitor equipment uptime and drive quick resolution of breakdowns. Ensure timely calibration and certification of test equipment. Maintain compliance with applicable standards such as ISO 17025, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and internal BorgWarner requirements. 6. EHS & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements. Lead safety audits and corrective action implementation. Present laboratory performance and project status to management and customers. 7. Strategic Development Benchmark test laboratory capabilities against industry standards. Recommend new technologies, automation, and digitalization initiatives. Lead laboratory expansion and capability enhancement projects. - Internal Use Only: Salary Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here , select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. Career Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities. Experience Level Mid Level