Metallography / Quality Assurance Technician
Core
Analyze metal samples and inspect in-process and finished parts to understand and improve manufacturing capabilities for demanding customers.
Role type
Quality Assurance Technician (Metallurgy/Materials)
Builds
Precision metal castings for aerospace and prime contractor customers
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Digital foundry / Additive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
metallographic examination, microscopic inspection, tensile testing, Gage R&R, measurement system analysis (MSA), dimensional inspection, 3D optical scanning, defect identification
Preferred skills
metallurgy, metal casting processes, regulated manufacturing environment (ISO, AS9100), Lean Manufacturing (5S, single-piece flow), materials science, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering
Technologies
3D Optical scanners, traditional metrology tools, tensile testing equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare metal casting samples for metallographic examination, Perform microscopic inspections of polished metal samples to quantify microstructural features and identify defects, Perform tensile testing of machined metal samples following written operating procedures, Perform Gage R&R and measurement system analyses (MSA) on new and existing equipment, Perform dimensional inspections using 3D Optical scanners and traditional metrology tools, Compare test results with internal and customer requirements, industry standards, and applicable specifications
Seniority
Individual Contributor, hands-on execution
