Quality Lab Manager - Electroplating & Process Control

ACTalent; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Actalent is seeking a Quality Laboratory Manager to lead a brand-new lab in Fort Wayne, IN. You will oversee analytic chemistry, process control, and quality compliance for plating and finishing operations, guiding staff and ensuring safety in a fast-paced metal finishing environment.

You will collaborate with production and quality teams to improve product quality, resolve process issues, and document all procedures in a modern, compliant laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline required.
• 5+ years in an industrial or manufacturing laboratory setting.
• Experience leading laboratory teams or departments.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, wet chemistry, titration, and process control.
• Ability to interpret lab data and adjust processes accordingly.
• Hands-on experience with ICP-OES/ICP-MS instrumentation.
• Familiarity with quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF) and GMP-like practices.
• Effective communicator with production and quality teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily lab operations, including scheduling, testing priorities, and equipment needs.
• Supervise, train, and develop laboratory staff with a focus on safety and quality.
• Oversee chemical analysis and control of plating baths and related processes.
• Review results and determine adjustments to maintain quality and process stability.
• Monitor chemistry trends and troubleshoot defects with production teams.
• Manage calibration, maintenance, and operation of analytical equipment.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal and customer quality audits with accurate data.

Connaissances

Laboratory leadership

Analytical chemistry

Process control

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Safety culture

Communication

Documentation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Outils

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

Description du poste

Actalent is seeking a Quality Laboratory Manager to lead a brand-new lab in Fort Wayne, IN. You will oversee analytic chemistry, process control, and quality compliance for plating and finishing operations, guiding staff and ensuring safety in a fast-paced metal finishing environment.

You will collaborate with production and quality teams to improve product quality, resolve process issues, and document all procedures in a modern, compliant laboratory setting.