Metallurgical Lab Lead: Microstructure & Quality

Metal Technologies; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies seeks an experienced Lab Manager to oversee sand and metallurgical labs, establish procedures, and calibrate equipment. You will train staff and work with manufacturing to improve processes while ensuring ISO/IATF16949 compliance. Candidates should have an engineering degree in materials science and metallurgical experience.

Role requires collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams to support quality and new materials initiatives, in an on-site Indiana facility.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, preferably in the materials sciences.
• At least two years metallurgical experience in said areas.
• Exposure to/understanding of ISO/ IATF16949 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the sand and metallurgical labs; establishes procedures and calibrations.
• Maintains calibration of equipment and trains personnel.
• Collaborates with manufacturing and engineering on defect analysis and process improvements.
• Coordinates with vendors on materials and methods; reviews lab documentation for ISO/IATF16949 compliance.
• Maintains records and samples; supports material certification and verification reporting.
• Assists in procurement of raw materials and evaluates measuring devices.

Skills

Chemical analysis

PC software

Education

Engineering degree (materials science)

Job description

Metal Technologies seeks an experienced Lab Manager to oversee sand and metallurgical labs, establish procedures, and calibrate equipment. You will train staff and work with manufacturing to improve processes while ensuring ISO/IATF16949 compliance. Candidates should have an engineering degree in materials science and metallurgical experience.

Role requires collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams to support quality and new materials initiatives, in an on-site Indiana facility.