Metallurgy Lab Manager - Quality & Improvement

FactoryFix; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily testing, write process instructions, and maintain QCP documents for heat treating. You will manage PPAP submissions, interface with the Metallurgy group, and drive continuous improvement through customer meetings.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial manufacturing, familiarity with induction heating, and knowledge of TS16949 and ISO 14001. On-site position with responsibilities across QA and process development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing (prefer automotive machining/forging).
• Experience with induction heating and hardening (2 years preferred).
• Familiarity with TS16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Will review, understand, and abide by the Quality Management System, Customer Specific Requirements, and Environmental Management System.
• Supervises the Metallurgical Laboratory performing daily metallurgical testing as required.
• Writes process instructions, where applicable, by determining process parameters required to achieve customer requirements.
• Write and maintain QCP documents for outside heat treating.
• Manage subcontractor's PPAP submissions and coordinate with the respective plant QA
• Interface with the AAM Metallurgy group and participate in inter-company standardization activities.
• Acts as a customer liaison and promotes continuous improvement by coordinating and/or participating in meetings with customers, as well as quality team meetings and employee meetings.
• Prepare Metallurgical Lab Reports on non-conforming products received from suppliers.
• Prepare other Quality Assurance related reports or documents as requested by the Manager of Quality.
• Perform Metallurgical Analysis on non-conforming product returns from the customer when applicable.
• Complies with established quality procedures in the completion and documentation of work performed.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Quality system knowledge

Process documentation

Customer liaison

Job description

FactoryFix is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily testing, write process instructions, and maintain QCP documents for heat treating. You will manage PPAP submissions, interface with the Metallurgy group, and drive continuous improvement through customer meetings.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial manufacturing, familiarity with induction heating, and knowledge of TS16949 and ISO 14001. On-site position with responsibilities across QA and process development.