Intertek · 18 hours ago
Materials Engineer - Team Leader/Manager
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expIntertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, and they are seeking a Materials Engineer - Team Leader/Manager to join their Transportation Technologies team in Plymouth, Michigan. This role involves organizing and managing engineering resources, supervising staff, performing product testing and evaluations, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems.
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Responsibilities
Provide 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
Perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products; writing reports; reviewing written reports within qualified reviewer categories; and communicating with clients
Provide local expertise in one or more product categories
Provide support to sales with quoting, client meetings, etc
Responsible for manpower requirements, projections, and utilization within assigned area
Responsible for all housekeeping, equipment calibration, and supplies 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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering field
4+ years directly related experience, including testing and project management experience
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables
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
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written formats
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
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook
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
Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs dictate
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Plastics/ Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering/Materials
Understanding of common polymer materials test methods (ASTM, ISO, other)
Knowledge of plastics fabrication methods
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
401(k) with company match
Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
Tuition reimbursement
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Company
Intertek
Provider of Quality and Safety Solutions
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.4M2010-11-02Grant· $4.4M
2002-05-29IPO
Leadership Team
Ross McCluskey
Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Government & Trade Services
Recent News
2025-11-26
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