R&D and Qualification Test Lab Manager

Job Purpose

TechnipFMC Test Lab ensures reliability in subsea oil and gas products through rigorous testing to company and industry standards. This role supports the lab's purpose along with prioritizing People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Test Lab Manager will be responsible for our Hyderabad-based mechanical R&D Test lab team within Core Technologies. Team consists of Technicians, Test Engineers, and other support teams, which support complex multidiscipline product qualification and testing
• Manage personnel and associated P&C processes (Recruitment, IDP, Check-ins, etc) and manage the effective and efficient execution of resources and responsibilities
• Overall responsibility for safe operation of all Test lab activities. Ensure the team is appropriately trained in the operation of lab assets and ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols. Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify, mitigate and eliminate potential hazards
• Ensure safety and well-being of all individuals onsite by continuously promoting, developing, training and reaffirming TechnipFMC Health and Management Systems
• Responsible for managing the workload planning of the test lab, proposing and taking all necessary actions in order to proactively maintain the optimum operation of all lab assets
• Manage lab budgets (CAPEX and OPEX), including maintenance of assets and procurement of consumables /material
• Develops and monitors metrics to track the lab activities, objectives and performance through a visual management tool and monthly report out to all major stakeholders
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with all stakeholders and work transversely through other subsystems
• Ensure adequate participation and input in One Engineering Lab network strategic discussions and transverse initiatives
• Coordinate and work with other departments like supply chain, facilities, HSE, internal and external clients
• Analyze performance and look for improvements in productivity, quality and cost optimization
• Ensures the preservation of the equipment within the production unit
• Ensure compliance with all statutory norms (water, electricity, pollution etc) and all norms according to Factories Act for Test lab activities
• Ensure adequate participation and input in strategic discussions and governance work within One Engineering and Core Technologies leadership team
• Promote continuous improvement program, supporting SSI mindset

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to manage priorities, and navigate interpersonal interaction
• Strong ability to network internally and externally to develop strategies, develop relationships, and overcome barriers within organization.
• Ability to multitask and determine priorities in a fast paced and high-volume environment, establish deadlines and manage priorities for self and others.
• Ability to complete performance reviews, coach and mentor
• Strong eye for detail, good communication skills, integrity, adaptability, positive attitude, strategic thinking and good listening skills
• Ability to implement changes to functional and/or departmental processes to increase efficiency and productivity
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Pro-active attitude and flexible mindset
• Acute awareness of project timelines and the urgency necessary to meet customer needs and expectations
• Good communicator with ability to motivate, inspire and build an engaged and competent team
• Well experienced in working with other engineering disciplines and good understanding of processes related to communication of requirements

Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 7-10 years of overall experience in a production environment and/or R&D test facility environment within a mechanical equipment industry
• At least 5 years of experience in production supervisory role
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in English Language
• MBA in Project or Operations management preffered

Work Environment

• Spends 90% of time in Test lab office/floor.
• Exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise and heavy equipment when in those work areas
• Some travel as necessary visiting TechnipFMC regional offices, plants and existing & potential vendor facilities as required.