Materials Lab Supervisor

Bell Flight
Coventry, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2024 CLOSED ON 7/24/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Lab Supervisor position at Bell Flight?

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Response Technologies is a Rhode Island - based, award-winning company that is dedicated to the design and development of disruptive products and technologies. Some of our world’s largest industries, including tactical, military, automotive, aerospace, and energy. Our expertise in the material sciences, coupled with Response Technologies’ additive manufacturing and innovative processes, continues to strengthen our position as industry leaders.

Laboratory

The Materials Lab Supervisor accelerates the technical and commercial traction of our core technologies and products by overseeing the material testing lab at Response Technologies in Coventry, Rhode Island. This position holds responsibility for developing test plans and managing a team to execute test plans for our unique materials and composites per contract deliverables, all within an AS9100 continuous improvement quality culture.

What you’ll be doing as a Materials Lab Supervisor

  • Responsible for directing testing technicians in the material testing lab.
  • Oversee and analyze testing of newly created products and evaluation of raw materials.
  • Develop and execute trial/test plans based on contract deliverables.
  • Document processing conditions. test results, and other critical-to-quality data.
  • Responsible for developing reports and a tracking databased for testing and labor tracking.
  • Design and create test processes and plans on new for varied composites, textile, coating, foam, and additive manufacturing technologies.
  • Conduct Quality and Safety System audits.
  • Create work instructions and other Tier III documents for AS9100 QMS.
  • Communicate findings and improvement opportunities to upper management.
  • Perform 5s activities in the lab and make improvements to drive a quality culture.

Skills You Bring To This Role

  • Working knowledge of materials testing equipment.
  • Prior hands-on composite and materials testing and evaluation experience.
  • Eagerness to learn and explore advanced 3D textile and composites processes, and other advanced Additive Manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective team player, with strong critical thinking and analytical skills and excellent work ethic.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to manage a team of technical employees.
  • Ability read new product specifications and translate to testing SOP’s.

What You Need To Be Successful

  • 5 years of prior relevant experience is required, and previous leadership experience is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant materials science discipline.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Rhode Island-Coventry

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

No

Relocation

Available

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

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