Material Analysis Lab Manager

Job ID
129704
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Nuclear
Location
Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States
Our client in Norcross, GA, which provides safety-related equipment, testing, and engineering solutions to the nuclear power industry and other critical infrastructure sectors, is looking to hire a Materials Analysis Lab Manager. This is a permanent, direct-hire position that offers a competitive compensation package.

OVERVIEW: 

The Material Lab Analysis Supervisor leads the materials team in examining and testing the physical and chemical properties of materials purchased and/or developed by the company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical composition via Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), Combustion Infrared Detection (LECO), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF).
  • Analyze metallic and nonmetallic characteristics via Rockwell Hardness Test, Knoop/Vickers Hardness Test, and Shore A Durometer Hardness Test.
  • Review and approve analytical results generated by material analysts.
  • Approve Standard Operating Procedures for chemical and physical analysis of materials to assure compliance with nuclear industry requirements (ASME NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21), following ISO 17025 test best practices.
  • Train, qualify, and maintain material analysts’ proficiency in accordance with the UCI quality program.
  • Disposition Nonconformity Reports (NCR) and Corrective Action Reports (CAR), including root cause and impact analysis.
  • Provide support and guidance to Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and Production to ensure that new products and changes to existing products comply with internal requirements and applicable regulations and standards.
  • Provide support to cross-functional UCI departments regarding material evaluation issues or reverse engineering.
  • Assist the sales department with proposal efforts.
  • Provide input and data to support UCI’s ongoing budgeting and strategic planning process.
  • Establish departmental goals and objectives that provide world-class materials performance to the organization.
  • Establish and track meaningful departmental reports/measurements.
  • Analyze reports, measurements, and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Proactively lead the materials team to continuously improve processes and procedures.
  • Fully embrace UCI’s quality system to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
  • Manage all departmental functions to ensure goals and objectives are consistently achieved.
  • Ensure timely receipt of materials to support the production schedule.
  • Schedule material demands and work order completion dates in the system to support the production schedule.
  • Proactively manage material and work order exceptions and provide feedback to Engineering & Project Management on critical information.
  • Interface with project managers and production scheduling to establish workflow, including release dates and releasing order dates.
  • Proactively obtain industry trend data and provide timely feedback to senior leadership.
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethics codes and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the department.
  • Perform other duties assigned to ensure the efficiency of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • 4-year technical degree from an accredited institution.
  • Hands-on materials testing experience (both metallic and non-metallic)
  • 5+ years working experience in a testing environment with experience in planning & supervision.
  • Experience in Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), Combustion Infrared Detection (LECO), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF), Rockwell Hardness Test, Knoop/Vickers Hardness Test, and Shore A Durometer Hardness technique.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to effectively delegate work to subordinates and evaluate and positively influence performance.
  • Exceptionally high level of commitment to the success of individuals and overall projects.
  • Management style that complements UCI’s long-standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity.
  • Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed.
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
  • Ability to handle and use laboratory chemicals.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Experience in the following commodities: plastics, metals, coatings.
  • Understanding of products and services supplied by the company and how the quality department supports the company and customer. Specialty product knowledge (e.g., Silicone Rubber Tape - various part numbers).
  • Knowledge of the EPRI guidelines, 10 CFR50, NQA-1, and other standards as they relate to company products and services.
  • Understanding of Fusion Database for purchase orders, NCRs, to review and/or check status.
  • Understanding of the technical requirements to meet various dedication criteria (e.g., types of dedication EQs, mild vs. harsh, various IEEE standards).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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