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Tech Lab Manager

Date:  Nov 5, 2025
Location: 

Jiangyin, CN

Company:  Bekaert NV

Be part of something bigger!


As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. 

 

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

 

Purpose and Mission

  • The Labs department develops and performs a wide variety of tests to characterize materials and products, from the Research and Development phase till implementation in and support towards Production and Sales.
  • In addition, labs also contribute to RR innovation results by building up expertise in core expertise domains,  scoping the new field of play, and participating in the innovation activities in different stages (pre-discovery, discovery, incubation, acceleration).

Key Activities and Responsibilities

  • Manage the operations and processes of lab
    - Keep a safe working space in mechanical lab
    - Guarantee on-time delivery of lab testing requests
    - Sustain & improve the quality of testing reports
    - Investment planning and implementatio

  • Develop and provide expertise about characterization and performance evaluation techniques for products/materials
    - Develop and share in-depth knowledge on the relation between mechanical testing and production processes and on the relevance of specific properties for applications and on the measurement of these properties. 
    - Management of test method development projects in the lab
    - Build up expertise in core expertise domains, Test method expertise development, Contribute to RR innovation initiative
    - Lead/participate in RR innovation initiatives in different stages

  • Engage Team Members for Full Participation
    - Performance management
    - Talent development
    - Regular communication with subordinates

Skills

Previous Experience

  • Managerial experience in relate positions;
  • Familar with test methods and lab operation;
  • Fluent in English - reading/ writing/speaking

Qualifications and Education

  •  Holder of a MSc or PhD of relevant science/engineering majors  (physics, chemistry, material, mechanics, etc.)

 

Be bold and take the leap!


We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! 
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers


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