Metallography Supervisor

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Research Center in Whitehall, Michigan seeks a Metallography Lab Supervisor to lead the Metallography laboratory, combining technical oversight with personnel management in a manufacturing materials testing environment.

The role emphasizes hiring and training technicians, maintaining instruments and procedures, and participating in audits and QA activities. Experience in supervisory roles and aerospace alloy work is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramic, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or 5+ years metallography experience.
• Experience in a materials testing lab, investment casting production or other high-temperature alloy environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Access to export-controlled items; eligibility to obtain access required.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training and qualification of technicians.
• Procurement, qualification and maintenance of instruments and software.
• Maintain laboratory procedures.
• Employee performance reviews and attendance.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Obtain qualification to perform Metallographic Analysis.
• Perform metallographic analysis as needed.
• Contribute to QA program and audit readiness.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory management

Materials testing

Audits

Leadership

Education

BS in Materials/Metallurgical/Mechanical/ Chemical Eng

5+ years metallography experience

Tools

LIMS

Microscope operation

Metallography equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This position will have technical and supervisory responsibility for the Metallography laboratory in the Howmet Research Center (HRC), located in Whitehall, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a supervisory role as well as experience in manufacturing and a materials testing lab.

• 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.

Qualifications

Basic 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 applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Experience with ASTM test methods.
• Experience with third party accreditations, such as AS9100, Nadcap and ISO17025.
• Experience with using preparing metallographic specimens, using microscopes and performing microhardness testing.
• Experience with superalloys, titanium alloys, and aerospace coatings.
• Manufacturing/Industrial experience.
• 3+ years experience in working in a materials testing laboratory.
• Supervisory experience is highly desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.