Metallic Test Lab & SPTC Focal
Core
Lead improvement and sustain quality practices within metallic materials test laboratories supporting the forging and material supply chain, ensuring compliance with S-SPEC-35, ISO/IEC 17025, and agency regulations.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Builds
Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTL) and supplier quality strategy
Domain
Aerospace / Materials Testing / Quality Assurance
Required skills
Metallic materials testing, Mechanical testing, Chemical analysis, Metallography, Hardness testing, Laboratory auditing, Root cause analysis, Corrective action planning, Supplier strategy, Policy formulation, Project management
Preferred skills
Leadership, Program execution, Problem analysis, Communication
Technologies
S-SPEC-35, ISO/IEC 17025, GT193
Responsibilities
Lead laboratory certification (initial, recertification, reinstatement) and audits; Drive quality for assigned laboratories including GT193 scope; Select laboratories through the S-SPEC-35 certification process; Lead root cause and corrective actions for audit findings and failed proficiency tests; Mentor team members; Consult on quality disruptions impacting delivery and cost.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
