Metallic Test Lab & SPTC Focal
Core
Strategic role strengthening supplier quality and ensuring reliability of metallic materials testing laboratories supporting the aerospace manufacturing and supply chain industry.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) specialist / Laboratory Quality Focal
Builds
Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTLs) and supplier quality strategies for the aerospace industry
Domain
Aerospace / Materials Testing / Supplier Quality
Required skills
Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Metallic materials testing (mechanical, chemical, metallography, hardness), Laboratory certification and recertification (S-SPEC-35, ISO/IEC 17025), Laboratory audits, Root cause analysis, Corrective action initiatives, Supplier selection and qualification, Technical guidance and mentorship, Project management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of aerospace materials testing specifications, Understanding of regulatory requirements, Experience with GT193 requirements, Ability to influence supplier strategies
Technologies
S-SPEC-35, aeDMS S400, ISO/IEC 17025, GT193
Responsibilities
Lead certification, recertification, and reinstatement of Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTLs), Develop and implement supplier quality strategies for metallic materials testing laboratories, Act as primary point of contact for suppliers on S-SPEC-35 certification, Conduct regular laboratory audits and system assessments, Oversee laboratory quality performance including certification scope and GT193 requirements, Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives, Select and qualify laboratories through the S-SPEC-35 certification process, Monitor proficiency testing results and identify improvement opportunities, Manage assigned laboratory audits and maintain documentation, Coordinate with Lab Control Program administrators and materials engineering specialists, Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, Advise sourcing and operations teams on quality-related disruptions, Evaluate complex technical challenges and recommend solutions, Contribute to development of laboratory quality policies and strategies, Stay informed about industry developments and emerging best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
