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At TUV SUD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD. Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TUV SUD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 26.000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. For over 30 years, throughout 33 locations, it is TUV SUD America's priority to create a safer future. To protect people, property and the environment from technology-related risks; we drive consumer protection, digital transformation, sustainable development, and urbanization. Functional Area Team Manager

Your tasks

The Functional Area Team Manager will lead a team of engineers and technicians who specialize in one or more of the following functional transportation areas: Vibration, Environmental, High Voltage Battery Cycling, High Voltage battery Safety and Abuse, & Corrosion / Erosion Testing, Material science/Post test inspection. This role will require daily interaction between Program Managers and the test laboratory management and staff. The Functional Area Team Manager will report to the Laboratory Manager. This position will develop and drive processes, efficiency, and culture into the lab to ensure customers receive world-class testing, communication and experience. Team leader responsible for day-to-day operations of the associated functional area of ownership (prioritization, HRM, performance reviews, interviewing, assigning work, etc.) Collaborate with other Functional Area Team Manager and Business Line leaders to ensure the lab is appropriately staffed and equipped to meet business needs and forecasted growth plans. Support the hiring, training, growth and development of the technicians and engineers. Liaison for test programs within functional area of ownership: Coordination with program management to execute tests safely, on-time, and with quality. Develop processes that ensure efficient operations to maximize equipment utilization. Maintain schedule for equipment within functional area. Provide technical support to Account Managers and Program Managers Work with fellow Functional Area Managers to appropriately schedule personnel and equipment for incoming testing. Backfill low staff/high priority areas with hands on test setup/test execution duties. Communicate and support test issues. Ensure project safety, quality, timing, and budgets are maintained. Review technical reports and sign-off for approval. Maintain confidentiality of customers, products tested and appropriate internal information. Keep abreast of present and future product requirements, test procedures, instrumentation, technology and engineering service capabilities by internal training sessions, external seminars and reading of technical articles. Support the Company's vision and mission statement. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures as outlined in the various Corporate Policies and the Employee Handbook. All employees are responsible for general cooperation and support of all Company locations. All employees are expected to work in a manner that supports a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and others. This includes following established rules, policies, and practices of environmental, health and safety in the workplace. Follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

Your qualifications

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms; always requires emplo