Laboratory Quality Manager

Job Description Summary

The Metallurgical Labora­tory Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of the metallurgical and materials testing laboratory to ensure compliance with GE Aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory/industry specifications. This role oversees laboratory personnel, ensures accuracy and integrity of all metallurgical evaluations, and supports production, Quality, Engineering, and Turbine Airfoils Value stream teams with timely and reliable technical data. This role is in Beaver Creek Ohio, just outside Dayton.

• Lead and manage metallurgical lab technicians, providing guidance, workload management, training and performance feedback
• Plan and prioritize laboratory testing, including microstructure evaluations, SEM analysis, failure analysis reports, and other material characterization evaluation from Quality/Engineering/Casting Technology teams
• Ensure compliance with GE Aerospace specification requirements and procedures, industry standards (e.g. AS9100/ISO, AS13100, NADCAP)
• Review and approve laboratory reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, analysis and traceability of testing evaluations
• Manage laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and readiness of metallographic equipment, microscopes and other analytical instruments
• Coordinate metallurgical investigations to support Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Maintain traceability of samples, current documentation, test records, and electronic data systems in accordance with Quality Management Systems
• Drive continuous improvement including 5S, waste reduction, and process optimization within the laboratory
• Support audits (internal & external, NADCAP, AS9100, AS13100) to ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly
• Ensure safety compliance, including proper use of PPE, chemical handling procedures, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, Engineering, operations and leadership, providing materials and process insights, failure analysis reports, and technical recommendations

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories experience)
• At least an additional 3 years of Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories on castings and ceramics experience

• 7+ years of experience in Metallurgical or Materials testing laboratories (Aerospace preferred)
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of Metallurgical, materials properties, heat treatment, alloys, ceramic cores testing
• Technical expertise and/or familiarity on equipment used for Metallurgical evaluation and Ceramic Core testing evaluation
• Handle equipment calibration schedules and preventive maintenance
• Keep up-to-date with Laboratory equipment standards
• Knowledge of Aerospace standards AS9100, AS13100 and AS9102
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid…