Manager - Testing Laboratory

Job highlights

• About ATIRA: We are a premier textile research institute based in Ahmedabad,India,with a strong focus on the development and innovation of composite materials
• BTech / MTech in Textile Technology/ Engineering,Masters or PhD in Textile Engineering,Chemical Engineering,or a related field. Certification in Quality Management Systems(ISO / IEC 17025) NABL is preferred.

Manager - Testing Laboratory (Textile and Technical Textiles)

Job Title: Manager Testing Laboratory (Textile and Technical Textiles)

About ATIRA:
We are a premier textile research institute based in Ahmedabad, India, with a strong focus on the development and innovation of composite materials. Our collaborations with prestigious organizations such as ISRO and BEL place us at the forefront of research in space and defence applications for advanced composites.

Job Brief : Lead the operations of the textile and technical textile testing laboratory at ATIRA, a premiertextile research institute established in 1947. ATIRA is internationally renowned and approved by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Testing Labs are accredited by NABL in accordance with the standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The lab specializes in testing Cotton, Yarns, Fabrics, Geotextiles, Protective textiles, and other technical textiles.

The Head will ensure the delivery of accurate, reliable, and high-quality testing services while maintaining compliance with national and international standards. The role involves overseeing the testing lab operations, development of methods for new materials and contributing to standards development as a representative of ATIRA with BIS.

Qualifications:

B.Tech / M.Tech in Textile Technology/ Engineering, Masters or Ph.D. in Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Certification in Quality Management Systems(ISO/IEC 17025) NABL is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 10-12 years of experience in textile laboratory testing, with at least 5 yearsin a
such type of leadership role.
Proven expertise in managing a testing lab and implementing quality control systems.

Competence/skills required:

Familiarity with compliance and safety regulationsin laboratory environments.
Ability to develop and validate testing methods for new and innovative materials.
Ability to implement Gage RR and ensure System reliability through AMC, Calibration,
Checks validation etc.
Strong knowledge of applicable Indian and international testing standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO,
BIS).
Should be conversant with all kinds of textile and technical textile products, processes and
their testing.
Proficiency in advanced laboratory equipment and its maintenance.
Leadership and team management skills to guide diverse teams effectively.
Strategic planning, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Active involvement in standards development by BIS, as a representative of ATIRA,
contributing to the advancement of national and international textile testing standards.