EMC Engineering Team Leader, Lexington, KY Job Listing at Intertek in Lexington, KY (Job ID 11631)

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EMC Engineering Team Leader, Lexington, KY

Intertek is searching for an EMC Engineering Team Leader to join our Connected World team in our Lexington, KY office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing in Engineering Management!

Intertek's Connected World team provides a complete range of services that allow clients to launch secure IoT products including cybersecurity assessments, network and product security certifications, and assurance services. With solutions to help clients rapidly launch secure, effective, high-performing products that meet global regulatory requirements, the team helps bring cutting-edge technology to market quickly with assurance of safety/security, quality, and performance.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Engineering Team Leader position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Engineers and Technicians, including assigning and overseeing work; training, coaching and mentoring staff; managing employee issues; interviewing; hiring and firing recommendations; approving time and expense; conducting performance reviews; employee development and performance management; ensuring the customers' needs are fulfilled; ensuring compliance with Intertek's Quality Management System and all other policies and procedures. 

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. 

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

• Responsible for the hiring, training, professional development, and performance management of Team members.
• Maintain daily situational awareness of project statuses and ensure Team members execute the Service Delivery Model.
• Be the first escalation point for all client issues related to past and inflight projects.
• Partner with and assist Sales in the preparation of quotes within 48 hours of receipt of RFQ.
• Responsible for manpower requirements, projections, and utilization within assigned area.
• Responsible for efficiency and productivity within assigned area.
• Responsible for ensuring invoicing is submitted timely within assigned area; may assist with P&L for assigned area, including forecasting, managing costs, etc. 
• Partner with Sales and the Project Management Team to resolve non-conformance issues
• Maintain, supervise, and enforce all quality requirement, equipment calibration, safety rule, and lab cleanliness standards.
• Assist in the development of industry-related business objectives and initiatives.
• Promote new business opportunities.
• Assist Engineering Manager and Operations Manager with duties as needed.
• Confer with engineering personnel, to resolve issues related to specifications and test plans.
• Oversees the performance of standardized tests, analysis of test data, and performance of routine calculations.
• Communicate schedules and forecasts to management.
• Works with management to achieve revenue targets for assigned Group.
• Report team revenue targets, workload, and shift utilization to national leadership.
• Perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products to the provisions of U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients.
• Perform other work as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree engineering.
• 4+ years directly related experience.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Must be client focused and quality driven.
• Must be able to confront and resolve conflict in an effective manner.
• Ability to influence others and bring teams together to achieve a common goal.
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to travel as business needs dictates at least 25% of the time. 
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical dexterity to perform the clerical and technical functions which are inherent to the position.
• Physical dexterity to operate equipment and perform other functions necessary to effectively and efficiently perform the duties of the job.  This may include bending/stooping, turning/twisting, reaching, balancing, and mobility to travel to other work sites. 

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Preferred Qualifications & Requirements:

• Previous management experience.

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.