Back to jobsProvides on-going metallurgical analyses and physical test results for production process control, product quality assurance and provides product and material analyses.
Reviews drawings, compares internal and external specifications against manufacturing processes, identifies gaps, and provides timely information to address discrepancies.
Provides technical support to the manufacturing floor, including visual aids, instructions, inspection forms, etc., to support production and quality objectives.
Conducts periodic quality reviews and internal audits (Flight Safety, AS9100, Gauge R&R, capability studies, PFMEA, etc.). Performs routine and non-routine audits on laboratory procedures and analyses ensuring high levels of accuracy in both testing procedures and evaluations.
Serves as the resident “Subject Matter Expert” for Heat Treating and Chemical Processing activities with an emphasis on Nadcap requirements; performs various tests including surface temper etch, macro and micro-hardness, physical and mechanical property testing.
Monitors Heat Treat equipment to ensure that the requirements of any/all applicable industry pyrometry standards are met.
Develops and maintains work instructions, processing parameters and processing methods conforming to customer and/or industry standards.
Prepares metallurgical specimens for analysis, makes accept/reject decisions, and reports the results as required.
Oversee training, training requirements, qualifications and skill enhancement of Metallurgical Laboratory and Heat Treat Technicians. Establishes and enforces safe laboratory practices.
Provides leadership, support, and guidance to other departments as necessary. Interfaces with customers on areas of expertise and responsibilities as required.
Desire to develop competencies in areas of interest, such as advanced quality techniques, continuous improvement, process development, scrap reduction, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned, scheduled and/or required.
Physically mobile and able to safely perform routine tasks (standing, sitting, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation.