Assistant Manager Laboratory Testing Football Hardware (m/f/d)

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.

• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

  adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ihre Aufgaben

Research/Engineering/Standards

• Support the research, development and set-up of new test methodologies and equipment

• Support improvement of existing testing methodologies and equipment

• Support the standards team in defining standards for new test methodologies and equipment

  Laboratory Testing

• Handle testing requests from various business partners

• Execute standardized physical material, component and finished good tests within the agreed timelines and according to the latest testing standards

• Execute report creation and proper data management in the respective systems in time and accurate format

• Evaluate, track and analyze test results, summaries and presentations

• Translate test results into recommendations for material, component and product development and communicate this to respective counterparts

  Diverse

• Maintain Testing facilities and devices

• Train and educate colleagues and employees of other departments on specific lab tests

• Consult and support supply partners with lab related topics

• Support test equipment safety assessments and safety trainings

  Sample Management

• Handle sample process from request to storage

• Unpack, prepare and ship product samples for testing purposes

• Organize short- and long-term storage of product samples according to policy

  Device Management

• Execute purchasing of spare parts and test devices in close alignment with team lead

• Maintain testing facilities and devices

  Key Relationships:

• Advanced Creation Testing & Quality

• Product Operations and Business Units

• Innovation Team, Athlete Services, Athlete Performance

• External labs

• Key equipment suppliers

Ihr Profil

• Expert knowledge of testing standards and processes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Fluent in English

  Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 year College/University degree in Engineering or relevant field

• First practical experience such as internship or working student in research center or associated field preferred (e.g. laboratory or manufacturing)

• Alternatively, combination of relevant education, work experience (min 3 years), and additional training