Laboratory Quality Manager

GE Aerospace; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of their testing laboratory in Beaver Creek, Ohio. Responsibilities include managing technicians, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and reviewing laboratory reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in metallurgical testing, with a focus on aerospace standards. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in metallurgical or materials testing laboratories.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100, AS13100, NADCAP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage metallurgical lab technicians.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards.
• Review and approve laboratory reports for accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement and support audits.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microscopes

SEM analysis equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Metallurgical Labora­tory Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of the metallurgical and materials testing laboratory to ensure compliance with GE Aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory/industry specifications. This role oversees laboratory personnel, ensures accuracy and integrity of all metallurgical evaluations, and supports production, Quality, Engineering, and Turbine Airfoils Value stream teams with timely and reliable technical data. This role is in Beaver Creek Ohio, just outside Dayton.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage metallurgical lab technicians, providing guidance, workload management, training and performance feedback
• Plan and prioritize laboratory testing, including microstructure evaluations, SEM analysis, failure analysis reports, and other material characterization evaluation from Quality/Engineering/Casting Technology teams
• Ensure compliance with GE Aerospace specification requirements and procedures, industry standards (e.g. AS9100/ISO, AS13100, NADCAP)
• Review and approve laboratory reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, analysis and traceability of testing evaluations
• Manage laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and readiness of metallographic equipment, microscopes and other analytical instruments
• Coordinate metallurgical investigations to support Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Maintain traceability of samples, current documentation, test records, and electronic data systems in accordance with Quality Management Systems
• Drive continuous improvement including 5S, waste reduction, and process optimization within the laboratory
• Support audits (internal & external, NADCAP, AS9100, AS13100) to ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly
• Ensure safety compliance, including proper use of PPE, chemical handling procedures, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, Engineering, operations and leadership, providing materials and process insights, failure analysis reports, and technical recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories experience)
• At least an additional 3 years of Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories on castings and ceramics experience

Desired Characteristics

• 7+ years of experience in Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories (Aerospace preferred)
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of Metallurgical, materials properties, heat treatment, alloys, ceramic cores testing
• Technical expertise and/or familiarity on equipment used for Metallurgical evaluation and Ceramic Core testing evaluation
• Handle equipment calibration schedules and preventive maintenance
• Keep up-to-date with Laboratory equipment standards
• Knowledge of Aerospace standards AS9100, AS13100 and AS9102
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Benefits and Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information: GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No