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LindFast Solutions Group, North America's leading master distributor of fasteners, is a growing, customer-focused organization supporting multiple brands and facilities across the country. As part of our "One LSG" strategy, we take a unified approach to serving customers while leveraging the strengths of our teams and operations. Backed by long-term investment and a commitment to operational excellence, LindFast Solutions Group is focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences through collaboration, accountability, and strong alignment between sales and operations.

Location:

Flexible within LindFast Solutions Group footprint, with preference of Blaine, MN, Elgin, IL, Greer, SC or Strongsville, OH Position Summary LindFast Solutions Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Lab Manager to lead fastener and materials testing activities across the One LSG quality organization. This role will oversee the people, methods, equipment, records, capacity, and technical integrity required to deliver reliable, traceable, and timely results. The Quality Lab Manager will connect laboratory expertise with Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, QMS, Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and customers. The manager will support proactive supplier qualifications and ongoing good-standing controls while expanding the lab's ability to provide accredited, value-added testing and technical services as a commercial laboratory function. As the Quality Lab Manager, you will: Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable laboratory personnel while building a collaborative One LSG culture centered on technical excellence, safety, operational efficiencies, responsiveness, and customer focus. Lead a team of Lab Supervisors across a multi-site lab network, establishing optimal lab throughput, operational priorities, verified testing methods, staffing requirements, continuous education needs, equipment utilization, & technical records. Lead fastener and materials testing activities, ensuring accurate and reliable chemical, mechanical, dimensional, coating, hydrogen embrittlement, and failure-analysis results. Ensure testing is performed to applicable industry requirements through ASTM, ASME, SAE, IFI, DIN, or other. Maintain the integrity and continued development of the ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory system, including procedures, competency, measurement traceability, proficiency activities, internal audits, corrective actions, and readiness for external assessments. Partner with Supplier Quality and Purchasing to establish risk-based qualification plans for new suppliers and products, verify material and process capability, support supplier audits, investigate failures, and use ongoing performance and testing data to keep approved suppliers in good standing. Provide rapid technical support for receiving inspection, PPAP, corrective action, customer complaints, root-cause investigations, supplier validation, product upgrades, and customer-specific acceptance requirements. Work directly with Sales and Customer Quality to scope customer needs, develop clear testing plans and quotations, communicate results, and grow the laboratory as a trusted commercial service that protects relationships and enables profitable business growth. Standardize methods and reporting across LSG, Metallurgent Test Lab, satellite, manufacturing, and partner-lab locations while identifying strategic investments that expand capacity and capability. What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of laboratory testing and quality assurance testing experience is preferred
• 5+ years of relevant Fastener industry experience as an engineer, quality, or manufacturing operations preferred
• 3+ years of team leadership, with direct employee management experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/Quality Management Systems. What Success Looks Like
• Accurate, repeatable, and traceable test results delivered within established turnaround expectations.
• Strong

ISO/IEC 17025

performance, supported by effective calibration, competency, documentation, audit, and corrective-action controls.

• Fastener and materials testing capabilities are aligned with applicable specifications, customer requirements, and business needs.
• Laboratory findings support proactive supplier qualification, ongoing supplier performance monitoring, and early identification of product or supply-chain risks.
• Internal teams and customers receive timely, clear, and technically sound reporting and communication that supports world class product, sourcing, and quality decisions.
• Commercial laboratory services grow through strong customer partnerships, responsive technical support, and alignment with LSG sales and management goals. Why Join Us?
• Play a critical role in leading a high performing Quality organization.
• Directly helping company growth through your impact of the sales process.
• Partner with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams across North America and the Globe.
• Help shape LSG's customer quality processes and product strategy.
• Long-term career growth within a growing organization with leadership opportunities.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person