We are recruiting a Senior Laboratory and Compliance Assessment Manager for a leading multinational industrial company , located near Pamplona (Spain) .

This role combines an initial phase leading an international transformation project with the management of the Laboratory and Compliance Assessment team (validation, testing, and regulatory compliance).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the team strategy (20 employees) , aligning product development, validation, and regulatory compliance with business objectives.
• Manage and drive the transformation project , coordinating resources, teams, and timelines.
• Oversee and develop the laboratory team (test engineering and technicians).
• Supervise product verification, validation, and certification activities , ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance with national and international standards.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems and accreditations (ISO/IEC 17025).
• Coordinate communication with certification bodies, external partners, and internal departments (Quality, Production, Product).
• Promote continuous improvement, technical innovation, and operational excellence within the laboratory.

What We Offer?

• A strategic, high-impact position within a well-established multinational organization.
• A leadership role with strong influence on site-level decision-making.
• An international, diverse, and collaborative environment , with regular interaction with global teams and technical leaders.
• Direct involvement in defining and deploying global technical and talent strategies .
• A high level of autonomy and decision-making capability , with real impact on processes and methodologies.
• Professional growth in a Senior Manager role within the Innovation and Technology area.
• A predominantly on-site role , with occasional international travel , especially during the initial project phase.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering , or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in laboratory and compliance assessment roles (testing labs, validation, or product certification) within R&D environment (e.g., mechanical/electromechanical components or automotive sector).
• Strong knowledge of IEC/EN standards , certification processes, and laboratory quality systems (ISO/IEC 17025 ).
• Fluent English (C1 level) is required.