Laboratory Quality Manager

GE Aerospace • Beavercreek, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Metallurgical Laboratory Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of the metallurgical and materials testing laboratory to ensure compliance with GE Aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory/industry specifications. This role oversees laboratory personnel, ensures accuracy and integrity of all metallurgical evaluations, and supports production, Quality, Engineering, and Turbine Airfoils Value stream teams with a timely and reliable technical data. This role is in Beaver Creek Ohio, just outside Dayton.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories experience)
• At least an additional 3 years of Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories on castings and ceramics experience

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of experience in Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories (Aerospace preferred)
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of Metallurgical, materials properties, heat treatment, alloys, ceramic cores testing
• Technical expertise and/or familiarity on equipment used for Metallurgical evaluation and Ceramic Core testing evaluation.
• Handle equipment calibration schedules and preventive maintenance.
• Keep to up-to-date with Laboratory equipment standards.
• Knowledge of Aerospace standards AS9100, AS13100 and AS9102
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage metallurgical lab technicians, providing guidance, workload management, training and performance feedback
• Plan and prioritize laboratory testing, including microstructure evaluations, SEM analysis, failure analysis reports, and other material characterization evaluation from Quality/Engineering/Casting Technology teams
• Ensure compliance with GE Aerospace specification requirements and procedures, industry standards (e.g. AS9100/ISO, AS13100, NADCAP)
• Review and approve laboratory reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, analysis and traceability of testing evaluations
• Manage laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and readiness of metallographic equipment, microscopes and other analytical instruments
• Coordinate metallurgical investigations to support Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Maintain traceability of samples, current documentation, test records, and electronic data systems in accordance Quality Management Systems.
• Drive continuous improvement including 5S, waste reduction, and process optimization within the laboratory.
• Support audits (internal & external, NADCAP, AS9100, AS13100) to ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Ensure safety compliance, including proper use of PPE, chemical handling procedures, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, Engineering, operations and leadership, providing materials and process insights, failure analysis reports, and technical recommendations.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager