Manager Physical Lab (m/w/d)

Are you ready to shape a better future with us?

At Parker, we play a decisive role in applications that change our world. You can find our products in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the field of Clean Technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex technical challenges.

We believe that the future belongs to those who have a vision. That is why we are looking for team players who share our goal of enabling technical breakthroughs that lead to a better future. Are you one of them? Working at Parker means being part of a passionate, dynamic, and innovative team that can make a difference.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Manager Physical Lab (m/w/d) at the earliest possible date.

What to expect in the new position:

• Succession of the Physical Lab management within a transition phase of 6 to 12 months
• Technical and disciplinary leadership of the Physical Lab as well as responsibility for the timely and budget-compliant execution of test series to support the development of new products and materials
• Conception, construction, and commissioning of new testing facilities as well as support, further development, and expansion of the existing laboratory infrastructure
• Planning, execution, evaluation, and documentation of tests within the framework of customer projects as well as internal development projects
• Close cooperation with the product development team on new developments, particularly regarding geometry, material selection, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements
• Analysis of failure cases and identification of causes within the framework of new developments, tests, and complaints
• Advising the Marketing, Engineering, and Sales departments on technical issues
• Cooperation with international locations as well as participation in relevant specialist committees

What you should bring with you:

• Completed engineering degree, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or comparable
• Several years of industry and leadership experience in a technical environment
• Sound experience in the planning, execution, and evaluation of tests on elastomeric materials, sealing systems, and other components made of polymeric materials
• Knowledge in CAD, design, as well as common Office, FEA, and mathematics software
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working with high flexibility and initiative
• Very good English skills in speaking and writing

What we offer you

• Internationality – Become part of a highly motivated team in a dynamic, American company with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours with a proportional home office component for a good work-life balance
• Attractive, market-based compensation, including a share in the business results as well as a company pension scheme
• Talent development and individual training opportunities
• An open and strength-based culture where personal responsibility and team spirit go hand in hand

If you do not find yourself in all points, please apply anyway, because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us.

Parker gives all people the same opportunities and is aware of its responsibility towards people with disabilities.

We look forward to your application!