Materials Lab Manager (Chittenango, NY)

Consolidated Precision Products; Town of Sullivan (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace and defense is seeking a Materials Lab Manager to lead and innovate within their Syracuse facility. This role involves overseeing lab operations, ensuring compliance with specifications, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with engineering teams to enhance metallurgical processes and maintain NADCAP accreditation. Join a dynamic team that values technical expertise and offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about materials engineering and eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employer Subsidized 401K

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in metallography, SEM, and defect analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with the investment casting industry and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab employees and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Provide technical support for metallurgical processes and customer communications.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Problem-Solving

Technical Communication

Education

BS in Metallurgy/Materials Engineering

Other Engineering Disciplines

Tools

Database Software

Manufacturing Software

Project Management Software

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), an aerospace and defense manufacturing company, has an immediate need for a Materials Lab Manager to join our team!

Summary:

Perform timely, accurate and complete material testing and reporting to internal and external customers. Provide technical leadership in the areas of metallurgical pursuit at CPP-Syracuse. Provide day to day supervision and oversight of Lab employees and develop employees in areas of need. Maintain NADCAP accreditation for the Materials Lab and the welding process at CPP-Syracuse.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work closely with all lab technicians to ensure all specifications and procedures are followed. Establish and maintain lab practices that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Be a leader of change in continuously pursuing internal and external opportunities for improvement with a focus on reducing process variation through the collection and analysis of data, identification of the root cause of variation, and development of effective corrective actions.
• Research new lab techniques and processes focused on reducing costs and improving new and existing practices.
• Work closely with the rest of the Engineering community in establishing processes that meet the metallurgical requirements of product and improve productivity throughout the manufacturing processes
• Interface with the Manufacturing personnel regarding defect identification, root cause analysis, and effective corrective action.
• Provide technical support and oversight necessary to maintain control of our internal and external welding, heat treating, HIPing, coating, and other metallurgical processes.
• Provide technical support during part quotations and the review of drawings and specifications as needed.
• Provide technical support to all necessary customer and supplier communications dealing with metallurgical issues of product. Service the customer needs in the areas of metallurgical questions and concerns and general good will.

Qualifications:

• Education: BS in Metallurgy/Materials Engineering is desirable but not required, other engineering disciplines will be considered based on experience/education.
• Experience: CPP is willing to train a candidate with experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Familiarity with the investment casting industry and related processes
  • Knowledge of heat treating and mechanical properties of investment castings as well as previous experience in metallography, SEM, and other defect analysis methodologies.
  • Experience maintaining NADCAP accreditation (or similar audited accreditation)
  • Experience managing a system for Welder qualification and weld process qualification for aerospace or other critical application.
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply statistical methods in the collection and analysis of data. REASONING ABILITY - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills - Knowledge of and ability to use Database software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

PAY RANGE: $85,000-$110,000

CPP-Syracuse offers its employees a competitive compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision, Employer subsidized 401K, and life insurance. Check us out at www.cppcorp.com to learn more about our products and CPP Corporation.

CPP-Syracuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

CPP-Syracuse, as a supplier of Aerospace and Defense products, is required to comply with U.S. government export control regulations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Consolidated Precision Product adheres to all US Export Administration Regulations

Interviews are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, not everyone who applies will be interviewed or considered for a position at CPP-Syracuse. No Phone Call Please.

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