Lab Supervisor

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.  This position is based in ­Nashville, TN.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Lab Supervisor has development and qualification testing responsibility for products, components, systems and sub-systems.  Perform hands-on supervision of engineering lab technicians performing R&D, product testing and competitive analysis.  Works cross-functionally, and ensures that the highest level of design quality, integrity, and performance are maintained with strict adherence to all company policies and test procedures. 

• Supervises, coordinates and prioritizes the daily activities of engineering lab technicians engaged in technical procedures such as reliability testing, product evaluation, and competitive analysis, in support of engineering research.
• Monitors lab test requirements and allocates resources to assure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Attend technical design reviews to propose testing requirements and schedules for completing testing for a particular project.
• Oversee the status of parts, equipment, chemicals, tools and related materials within the lab area to ensure maximum efficiency, including equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and shelf-life requirements.
• Maintains a professional laboratory environment – general housekeeping, safety and good organization.
• Arranges for replenishment of supplies and equipment maintenance. Requests for calibration of equipment as required. 
• Reviews and ensures accuracy and correctness of all required documentation.
• Maintains all lab testing history information for access by anyone needing to evaluate prior testing results and/or test procedures.
• Assists in the design, development and procurement of required test and measurement equipment.
• Devises or improvises, sets-up and troubleshoots experimental or limited run test activities based on documents, oral and/or written instructions.
• Pursues and maintains agency certifications or accreditations of the laboratory facilities.
• Develops and maintains laboratory practices & procedures to ensure the quality and integrity of the testing.
• Manage local field trial sites

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanisms, motor, pump, and pressure vessel design utilizing plastics. 
• 2+ years’ supervisory experience preferably in a product-development and/or test lab environment required.
• ASQ CRE / CQE certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electric motors and their testing.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting abilities.
• Working knowledge of UL, ANSI, and CSA standards (such as UL60335, Ansi 221.56, and CSA B22.2).
• Working knowledge of NSF standards.
• Ability to develop product test criteria and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Quality Control/Assurance principles.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, disciplines and “design for assembly” methods.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Computer literacy in the use of presentation and program management software.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.

Education / Experience: BSME or Polymer Science Degree Required

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