Metallography Lab Lead - Elevate Materials Analysis

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI, is seeking a Metallography Lab Supervisor to lead the Metallography laboratory at the Howmet Research Center.

You will oversee hiring, training, and qualification of technicians and manage instrument procurement and maintenance. The role requires a BS in engineering or 5 years metallography, experience in materials testing, and US work authorization; export-control and eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramic, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution OR Bachelors degree in any field with five (5) years of Metallography experience.
• Experience in a materials testing Lab, investment casting production or other high temperature alloy manufacturer.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicants ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training and qualification of technicians.
• Procurement, qualification and maintenance of instruments and software.
• Maintenance of laboratory procedures.
• Employee performance reviews and attendance.
• Participate and perform in internal and external audits.
• Obtain qualification to performance of Metallographic Analysis.
• Perform metallographic analysis, as needed.
• Participate in the HRC Quality Assurance program, including ownership of audit preparation and corrective action for the Metallography Lab.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Metallography experience

Laboratory safety

Education

BS degree in Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramic, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's with five years metallography experience

Tools

LIMS

ASTM test methods

ISO17025

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI, is seeking a Metallography Lab Supervisor to lead the Metallography laboratory at the Howmet Research Center.

You will oversee hiring, training, and qualification of technicians and manage instrument procurement and maintenance. The role requires a BS in engineering or 5 years metallography, experience in materials testing, and US work authorization; export-control and eligibility are required.