Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: December 17, 2025
We are seeking a Head of Material Testing and Validation who will be accountable for leading the testing and validation team, focusing on wearables material development. This includes ownership of laboratory and field-testing strategy, centralized test data, and technical authority for validation methods.
You lead a team of Test Engineers, manage an in‑house R&D laboratory for rubber, and coordinate a network of test facilities internally and externally. You define test procedures, ensure methods, equipment, and data quality meet development needs, and maintain traceability of validated results. You support decision‑making across gates and domains through reliable test insights and build long‑term testing and validation capabilities. This position reports to the Head of Consumables Technology.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop a team of Test Engineers specializing in material testing and validation
- Own testing and validation standards, procedures, and centralized knowledge with a focus on wear excellence
- Oversee laboratory and field-testing activities for wear part materials in minerals and aggregates applications
- Manage the in‑house R&D laboratory for rubber and coordinate activities across a network of test facilities internally and externally
- Ensure engineering discipline, technical excellence, and data quality in all testing and validation activities
- Maintain and improve the centralized test database, ensuring traceability and access to validated results
- Provide reliable test insights that support decision‑making across project gates and technology domains
- Ensure compliance with governance policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards in testing and validation
- Prepare documentation and technical evidence for audits, reviews, and compliance checks
- Align testing and validation efforts with project needs, business requirements, and long‑term technology strategy
Who you are
- Strong expertise in material testing and validation, with a focus on wear part materials for minerals and aggregates processing
- Several years of experience in laboratory and field testing of rubber, polymers, and metals
- Strong track record in developing and implementing test procedures, methods, and standards
- Experience in managing R&D laboratories and coordinating laboratory networks
- Ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with stakeholders in Technology, Business Lines, and Supply Chain
- Experience in external collaboration with research institutions, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
- Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, fluent in English
- Ability to make decisions and provide authoritative guidance based on validated test results
- Cooperative mindset with strong influencing skills and the ability to build trust across the organization
- Strong hands‑on mentality and working style with a mindset to drive results and deliver
What's in it for you
- An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
- Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
- Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
- Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
- A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
- Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
- Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
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How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.