Lab Quality Supervisor
Cressona, PA, US, 17929
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary:
The Quality Lab Supervisor is a role of trust, integrity and professionalism who drives continuous improvement in all areas of safety as well as tensile testing (TYE) This position is focused on following compliance and corporate guidelines while improving on how we deploy testing to ensure testing repeatability. Safely leads Lab Analyst on a daily basis to ensure all JSA's and other safety guidelines are being followed. Instruct, as needed, on safe work practices and instruct/train/correct team members on established procedures. Ensure the safe operation of manufacturing equipment in a machine shop environment. Proper documentation, following procedures, systems processes, best practices & training are all vital to the success of the ever growing Quality Lab Supervisors position. Following ASTM, Aluminum Association testing guidelines. Interpreting customers drawings, identify predominant area for tensile testing, computer entries, confides with management to understand customer requirements and/or standards.
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of Quality experience in a Manufacturing facility.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
- Must have good customer relation skills and the ability to communicate on all levels
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Associates degree preferred.
- Manufacturing experience: exposure to aluminum extrusion industry is a plus.
- Competence with Microsoft office tools is desired.
- Good mechanical aptitude to safely and efficiently operate equipment including testing equipment, band saw, milling machines, lathe, drill presses, hand tools, etc.
- Good mathematical written skills to accurately analyze and report all types of test results
- Must be highly motivated and able to work responsibly without direct supervision in a team environment.
- Good communication skills to interact with other analysts.
What you will be doing
• Safety awareness, ability to follow JSA's
• ISO/IATF knowledge
• Complete ENA TYE level 1 training w/test, *option Level 2 training w/test
• Computer knowledge - data review & entry, understand function of software ORACLE, QTS, CIMEX, SCS,LAPS
• Instruct/train, as needed, on safe work practices and instruct/train/correct Team Members on established procedures.
• Processing of test failures per operating procedures, ASTM guidelines
• Processing manual fit-back in accordance with corporate guidelines
• Approving or rejecting test graphs & quarantine tests in accordance with corporate guidelines
• Follow all compliance & corporate guidelines, ability to flag compliance issues
• Attention to details is critical
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including corporate level
• Determine and report the chemical analysis of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods via optical emissions spectroscopy, including sample preparation.
• Determine and report the mechanical properties of finished goods in accordance with the prescribed company, federal, military and/or all other specifications required by the customer, including sample preparation.
• Understand & use tensile test machines, ability to read testing graphs
• Perform daily calibration checks on equipment necessary to perform the above testing and make necessary adjustments as required and permitted.
• Daily verification test (DVT) on ZWICK testing robots
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all company, department and EHS policies and procedures.
• Perform other metallurgical inspection functions as required by company and/or customer requirements (e.g. – conductivity testing, bend testing, grain size analysis)
• Operate hardness equipment desk top and hand held such as Barcol's, Websters -understand hardness scales Brinell, RE,RH
• Prioritize the workflow through the lab – red boards, rush orders, FIFO logic.
• Responsible for communicating between shifts.
• Good mechanical aptitude to safely and efficiently operate equipment including testing equipment, band saw, milling machines, lathe, drill presses, hand tools, etc.
• Good mathematical written skills to accurately analyze and report all types of test results
• Must be highly motivated and able to work responsibly without direct supervision in a team environment.
• Good communication skills to interact with lab analysts.
• Basic problem-solving skills and ability to exchange and explain technical information.
• Must have good safety awareness and record.
• Help chain for other departments.
• Actively participates in problem solving to improve the Lab.
• Leads shift TPM’s and is responsible for ensuring TPM systems are maintained in the Lab.
• Other duties as assigned by department manager.
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com
Nearest Major Market: Allentown
