Lab Manager

Carpenter Technology•Reading, PA

About The Position

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Requirements

High school diploma plus 8 years lab experience, or bachelor's degree with 5 plus years of experience.
5 plus years of Mechanical and Metallography Testing
Saw cutting and Machining knowledge

Responsibilities

Responsible for standardizing and maintaining all lab operations.
Prep, Heat Treating, Macro Inspection, Metallography Evaluation, Mechanical Testing, and Magnetic Testing in a cost-effective manner that supports both internal and external customers.
Interfaces with internal technical personnel, Customers and outside Quality governing bodies to ensure testing follows industry standards.
Coordinate the procurement of supplies and services, which includes outside laboratory testing if required for the efficient operation of the lab.
Update, maintain and write standard operating procedures to support testing methods in all operation within the lab.
Ensure calibration of all required test/measurement equipment throughout the entire lab.
Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service.
Support quality team during to address quality issues and determine root cause for correction.
Supervise workers engaged in testing activities to ensure product conformity, high productivity and technical integrity.
Maintain active role in continuous manufacturing process improvements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.