Job description
Purpose:
- To manage and lead the Global Labs & Testing in India - Global Metallurgy & Chemistry laboratory (GMC) ,Testing Labs and bearing Investigation laboratory.
- To develop resources and provide valued competencies, analytical facilities in the fields of materials, metallurgy, heat treatment, chemistry & life testing that are in-line with SKF needs. Responsible for managing a combined metallurgical, materials analysis and chemistry laboratory in Bangalore
Profile of the job holder:
- Position holder should have a background in Engineering with core focus & experience in labs & testing / factory etc or M.Sc in Chemistry or PhD in Chemistry.
- Candidate with at least 14 years of experience preferably in Labs /Testing area
- Position holder must have a broad knowledge of available technologies in labs area, automation, digitalization & use of technologies for lab digitalization, virtual testing etc using latest technologies & softwares
- Knowledge of ISO 9000, TS16949 & ISO/IEC 17025
- Valuable knowledge in Failure Analysis with operations
- Working experience with MNCs would be an advantage
Key responsibilities:
Strategic responsibilities:
- Manage and run the Labs organization with regard to policy making, sharing of knowledge, developing best practice testing, and effective coordination of activities.
- Deploy strategic priorities of Global Laboratories & Testing in India
- Develop and execute Global Laboratories & Testing, India strategic priorities
- Keep abreast of technical developments and know-how to contribute to the continuous development of SKFs knowledge in the technology field of Global Laboratories & Testing, India
- Plan investments as per strategic direction and customer need of SKF.
Operations Management:
- Ensure that used procedures, methods and equipment are in line with SKF best practice requirements and the decided / applied Quality standards
- Plan, direct and control the technical, administrative and resource activities (in