Centrifugal Lead Technician

Lead TechnicianBased in our Sidney, OH location, you will work in conjunction with engineering along with lab leadership to design, develop, and qualify Centrifugal compression technology. We are seeking a lead technician to contribute to our overall growth and continued innovation in our Centrifugal HVACR labs.As a lead technician, you will:Assign project tasks to Centrifugal lab technicians to coordinate lean workflow and execution of business priorities/projectsCommunicate daily schedule, concerns, and updates through daily/weekly stand-up meetingsEngage with technicians and management to create a safe and clean work environment using 5S+1 techniques and current safety proceduresProvide training and onboarding of new hiresProvide performance coaching/mentoring to techniciansBe proficient in system performance, development testing, and assembly compressor builds.Support preventative maintenance and calibration plans to help ensure an effective & safe working environmentSupport hands-on project work as neededSchedule: This is a 1st shift position with flexible start and stop times. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules allow us to meet the needs of the business.Required education, experience & skills:Associate degree or Certificate in technical discipline and three (3+) years relevant experienceExceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to resolve complex projects into actionable tasks, create realistic timelines, and execute tasksAbility to effectively collaborate with other lab groups and product engineeringProven computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPointExceptional communication (written & verbal) skillsExperience in developing testing procedures, training documents, and creating logs of critical lab operational recordsLegal Authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.Preferred education, experience & skills:Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Industrial Operations, or another engineering/manufacturing-related degree and (7+) years of experienceExperience in developing testing procedures, training documents, and creating logs of critical lab operational records.Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 compliance requirements for laboratory operations and experience in preparing laboratory for annual ISO/IEC 17025, UL and ANAB auditsIn-depth understanding of performance test lab metrics and KPIsLeadership experience with direct reportsExperience in quality; ASQ Certification preferredBasic/intermediate level of statistics, physics, and mathExcellent presentation skills