Laboratory Supervisor

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Corporation is looking for a Laboratory Supervisor in West Babylon, New York. This role involves overseeing laboratory operations for metal surface treatment processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5–7 years of industry experience, including a supervisory role. Key responsibilities include managing testing activities, supervising technicians, and maintaining compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in aerospace or industrial metal surface treatment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or lead laboratory role.
• Ability to interpret aerospace specifications (e.g., MIL‑PRF‑8625).

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations related to metal surface treatment processes.
• Supervise and support laboratory technicians.
• Manage testing activities and troubleshooting technical issues.

Skills

Chemical process control

Analytical testing

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Certification in NADCAP, AS9100, or ISO 17025 lab standards

Tools

TrueChem

gagetrak

Job description

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $95,000

Shift Time: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday to Friday

Job Summary

The Laboratory Supervisor oversees all laboratory operations related to metal surface treatment processes, ensuring compliance with the latest customer specifications, company procedures, and quality control and assurance requirements. This role includes supervising and supporting laboratory technicians, troubleshooting technical issues, and managing testing activities such as etch rate, salt spray, and IGA/EPR corrosion testing, and calibration of lab and production equipment. The supervisor is also responsible for chemical inventory control—including ordering, labeling, tracking expiration dates, and disposal—and plays a key role in maintaining compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, and customer‑specific aerospace standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review specifications for chemical compositions, periodic testing, and lot testing requirements.
• Procure chemicals, maintain inventory, and review chemical certifications for compliance.
• Perform routine chemical analyses (daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic) and trend analysis on processing solutions.
• Maintain and update laboratory procedures per customer and industry specifications.
• Prepare and perform the test panels for daily etch rate monitoring.
• Perform internal process audits and analysis to ensure procedural compliance.
• Process Audits.
• Prepare and perform/monitor Intergranular Attack (IGA) and Electrochemical Potentiokinetic Reactivation (EPR/EGP) testing.
• Conduct daily salt spray testing and maintain logs.
• Support miscellaneous production testing and chemical make‑ups.
• Direct, train, and support chemical technicians with daily assignments.
• Prepare laboratory solutions and reagents required for analytical procedures.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
• Certification or training in NADCAP, AS9100, or ISO 17025 lab standards. Familiarity with ASTM, AMS, and MIL‑SPEC testing procedures and quality documentation.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in aerospace or industrial metal surface treatment, including anodizing, passivation, plating, thermal coating and painting. At least 3 years in a supervisory or lead laboratory role.
• Strong understanding of chemical process control and analytical testing (e.g., titrations, pH, conductivity, atomic absorption). Ability to interpret and apply aerospace specifications (e.g., MIL‑PRF‑8625, AMS 2700, ASTM B117, etc.). Proficient in maintaining compliance with internal and external audits (e.g., NADCAP, OEM audits). High attention to detail and commitment to traceable, documented testing practices.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced environment. Effective communicator with ability to mentor and guide junior lab staff. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Lab and calibration systems like TrueChem, gagetrak.
• Safety‑ and compliance‑minded with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
• Personal attributes: strong leadership skill, problem solving, time management.

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process. Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.