Metallurgy Lab Manager: Materials Analysis Leader

Confidential Jobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs seeks a Metallurgy Testing Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the metallurgy and materials testing laboratory, overseeing metallurgists, technicians, and testing personnel serving regulated industries.

This role ensures testing is accurate, safe, and compliant with customer specifications, industry standards, and ISO 17025 where applicable, while providing technical leadership and operational accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in metallurgy, materials testing, failure analysis, or related lab environment.
• Experience leading technical personnel or managing laboratory operations.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical principles, materials characterization, and lab testing methodologies.
• Experience interpreting test results and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and laboratory practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the metallurgy and materials testing laboratory.
• Plan and prioritize testing activities to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments.
• Establish staffing, scheduling, workflow, and laboratory capacity requirements.
• Monitor laboratory productivity, turnaround times, utilization, and operating costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, equipment utilization, and service delivery.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and available for testing.
• Lead, coach, and develop metallurgists, technicians, and laboratory staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Job description

Confidential Jobs seeks a Metallurgy Testing Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the metallurgy and materials testing laboratory, overseeing metallurgists, technicians, and testing personnel serving regulated industries.

This role ensures testing is accurate, safe, and compliant with customer specifications, industry standards, and ISO 17025 where applicable, while providing technical leadership and operational accountability.