Metallography Lab Supervisor: Materials Testing & QA

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace seeks a Metallography Lab Supervisor at the Whitehall, Michigan facility. The role entails leading the Metallography laboratory in the Howmet Research Center, overseeing technicians, and ensuring quality in metallographic analyses.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, background in a materials testing lab, and familiarity with metallographic techniques and applicable standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials/Metallurgical/Ceramic/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or 5 years metallography experience.
• Experience in a materials testing lab, investment casting production or other high temperature alloy manufacturer.
• U.S. work authorization; export-control requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and qualify technicians.
• Procurement, qualification and maintenance of instruments and software.
• Maintain laboratory procedures and conduct audits.
• Perform metallographic analysis as needed and own audit preparation.

Skills

Metallography

Materials testing

Microscopy

Supervisory experience

Specimen prep

Education

BS in Materials/Metallurgical/Ceramic/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

Microscopes

Job description

Howmet Aerospace seeks a Metallography Lab Supervisor at the Whitehall, Michigan facility. The role entails leading the Metallography laboratory in the Howmet Research Center, overseeing technicians, and ensuring quality in metallographic analyses.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, background in a materials testing lab, and familiarity with metallographic techniques and applicable standards.