Quality Laboratory Engineer (Metallurgy)

About the RoleU.S. Person RequiredTravel PercentageIs Relocation AvailableYes0%NoWhat Youll DoJOB PURPOSEThe Quality Lab Engineer provides engineering support for laboratory quality systems testing methods technical investigations and continuous improvement activities to ensure accurate reliable and compliant laboratory operations. The role applies engineering principles and technical judgment to maintain laboratory standards resolve testing and quality issues and support manufacturing and customer DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESLaboratory Engineering & Technical Support (25%)Provides engineering support for laboratory testing inspections technical evaluations and problem solving in support of manufacturing and customer requirements. Applies engineering principles specifications test methods and laboratory data to evaluate results and resolve routine to moderately complex technical Quality Systems & Documentation (25%)Develops revises validates and maintains laboratory procedures work instructions forms test methods validation reports and other controlled documentation. Reviews changes to applicable standards specifications and customer requirements and updates laboratory documentation to support continued compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 Nadcap MTL and other applicable Method Development & Validation (20%)Develops evaluates and validates laboratory test methods and equipment to improve testing capability accuracy reliability and efficiency. Conducts technical studies analyzes results documents conclusions and supports implementation of approved methods and equipment Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement (15%)Investigates laboratory testing issues product failures and process concerns using data analysis and established root-cause methodologies. Develops or supports corrective and preventive actions and identifies opportunities to improve laboratory methods performance quality and Accreditation & Quality Planning Support (15%)Supports customer internal certification and Nadcap audits through preparation participation documentation audit responses and corrective action follow-up. Maintains required Nadcap MTL documentation and contributes to quality planning and technical activities such as APQP PPAP FMEA Control Plans MSA and process capability studies as You AreREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in Metallurgy Materials Science Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemistry or a related technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education training and directly related professional to four years of relevant laboratory quality materials manufacturing or engineering in a manufacturing laboratory or similar technical environment SKILLS AND ABILITIESWorking knowledge of engineering principles and laboratory testing practices applicable to materials or manufacturing knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 Nadcap MTL and applicable customer or laboratory quality to develop and maintain technical procedures test methods validation documentation and controlled to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications standards procedures and test to analyze laboratory and process data and apply sound technical judgment to routine and moderately complex knowledge of root-cause analysis statistical methods and continuous improvement with APQP PPAP FMEA Control Plans MSA and process capability technical writing communication analytical and problem-solving to work effectively across Laboratory Quality Engineering and Manufacturing with Microsoft Office and applicable laboratory or engineering CONDITIONSWork is performed in laboratory manufacturing and office environments. The role regularly requires presence in laboratory and production areas where exposure to industrial equipment chemicals elevated temperatures noise and other manufacturing conditions may occur. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required in designated position may require occasional schedule flexibility to support laboratory testing production requirements audits or other operational needs.