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Metallography Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace · Whitehall, MItoday

BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $110k (166 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Supervise the metallography lab and perform metallographic analysis of superalloys and titanium alloys

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Why it is interesting. Own metallographic analysis of superalloys and titanium for aerospace castings, with supervisory scope over the lab

Might not be for you. Metals-focused, not polymers; supervisory duties plus audit ownership add administrative load

Bench and deskManages people BS acceptableSenior hires only Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials rolePerform metallographic analysis; preparing metallographic specimens, using microscopes and performing microhardness testing; superalloys, titanium alloys, aerospace coatings

Seniority
Manager
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
3+ yrs
Industry
Aerospace
Role
Quality / Testing
Visa
No sponsorship
Materials
superalloys7 rolestitanium alloys10 rolesaerospace coatings1 role
Techniques
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Role details

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.

Primary Responsibilities • 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.

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 applicants 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.

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Common questions

Does Howmet Aerospace sponsor work visas for the Metallography Supervisor role?

This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Where is the Metallography Supervisor role at Howmet Aerospace based?

This role is based in Whitehall, MI.

What degree is required for the Metallography Supervisor role at Howmet Aerospace?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 0 years, BS + 5 years.

How many years of experience does this Metallography Supervisor role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Metallography Supervisor role work with?

superalloys, titanium alloys.

What techniques or methods are required for this Metallography Supervisor role?

metallography, microscopy, microhardness testing.