Dynamics Department Manager

Element Materials Technology • Tempe, AZ, United States • 1d ago

Dynamics Department Manager

ID 2025-17416

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Dynamics Department Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Dynamics department, ensuring vibration and shock testing activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards, quality systems, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a laboratory or technical operations environment, with working knowledge of electrodynamic vibration systems, shock testing, and applicable standards such as MIL-STD-810 and RTCA/DO-160.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance of the Dynamics department

Lead, manage, and develop department staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, timekeeping, and overtime approvalsPlan, assign, and schedule work to ensure customer commitments are metProvide leadership and oversight of Dynamics testing activities, including:
- Electrodynamic shaker testing
- Vibration testing using VR vibration controllers
- Shock testing, including classical shock and SRS
- MIPS testingEnsure testing is executed in accordance with MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, customer specifications, and Element proceduresReview and approve test setups, procedures, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and complianceTranslate customer requirements into executable test plans, schedules, and resource needsSupport quoting and feasibility reviews by providing technical input related to vibration and shock testingEnsure department equipment is operated safely and maintained in proper working conditionAct as a technical and professional representative of Element with customers and internal stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery through continuous improvement initiativesApply Lean management principles, including 5S, standard work, and waste reductionSupport administrative tasks such as job tracking, invoicing support, and departmental reportingPerform other duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a laboratory, testing, manufacturing, or technical operations environment
Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices
Experience supporting or managing vibration and/or shock testing programs
Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and RTCA/DO-160 test methods preferred
Experience with electrodynamic shakers, VR vibration controllers, shock testing, and MIPS testing strongly preferred
Ability to read and interpret test specifications, procedures, drawings, and standards
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Experience with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.