Lab Operations and Material Lead

At Aristocrat, we lead in gaming content and technology, dedicated to providing outstanding experiences to millions of players globally. As a Lab Operations and Material Lead, you will be key in optimizing our hardware engineering lab, ensuring smooth material flow, and improving the efficiency of our engineering teams. What You'll Do Coordinate and perform daily lab operations, including material intake, storage, handling, and distribution. Improve visibility and traceability of materials within the lab environment. Ensure lab spaces are organized, functional, and optimized for efficiency; establish clear processes for material handling, kitting, and prototype support. Maintain lab equipment readiness, organization standards, and workspace utilization. Manage end‑to‑end material flow supporting hardware development (receiving, tracking, staging, and distribution). Build and implement standardized processes to improve efficiency and reliability. Develop, maintain, and improve systems for inventory tracking, lab scheduling, and material coordination. Develop and track metrics (e.g., turnaround time, inventory accuracy, lab utilization). Partner with engineering, supply chain, and facilities teams to streamline workflows. Ensure engineers have timely access to materials, tools, and lab resources. Reduce operational friction so engineering teams can focus on development work. Support prototype build readiness through effective material and workspace coordination. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Operations, or Business Administration is preferred; related associate’s degrees or 5+ years equivalent practical experience in lab operations, materials management, or technical operations are also accepted. Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts (or become certified), operate a box truck for local transport of materials and equipment, lift and move items up to 40 pounds regularly, and push or maneuver loads up to 250 pounds with appropriate equipment. Experience handling workflows in a lab, R&D, or hardware‑related setting. Demonstrated ability to improve processes, implement structured operational systems, and craft and manage meaningful metrics, dashboards, and operational reporting using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced, global environment and inspire change with a high degree of ownership and accountability. Benefits Robust benefits package. Travel Expectations Up to 25% Pay Range $59,500 - $110,500 per year Additional Information This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. Candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities. Due to regulatory requirements, disclosure of personal background information to government and regulatory bodies may be necessary. Legal & EEO Statement We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V Visa At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aristocrat