Senior Metallurgical/Chemical lab Technician

Senior Metallurgical/Chemical lab Technician

Location: Park City, UT, US, 84098

Business Unit: Systems and Support

Function: Quality

TRIUMPHdesigns, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain - from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft - from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Based in Park City, UT, Triumph Geared Solutions is a leading independent aerospace gear and gear box supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 200 employees. The Company’s key products and services include power transmission systems, integrated gearbox design and builds, airframe mounted accessor drives (AMAD’s), engine mounted accessory drives (EMAD’s), rotorcraft transmissions, turboshaft internal gearboxes, emergency power gearboxes, and large complex aero gears for both OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Park City, UT lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, it’s bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both known for their ski slopes.

Overview

Triumph Geared Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Chem/Met Lab Technician for our Park City, UT location.

We are seeing a self-motivated individual who thrives with minimal supervison, demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, and collaborates effectively across diverse teams and functions.

The Senior Chem/Met Lab Technician will help lead all aspects of the Chemical & Metallurgical Laboratory Team, developing and implementing a vision to ensure all customer and regulatory requirements are met and that laboratory processes are continually improving in efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities and priorities of the Chemical/Metallurgical Laboratory to support the business


• Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, test, and manufacturing to ensure high quality products are delivered to our customers on time


• Collaborate to maintain and develop processes and methods for Heat Treat activities in accordance with AMS 2759 and AMS-H-6875 standards.


• Solve difficult and complex heat-treating problems


• Participate in the daily Metric Tier meetings to ensure production issues are escalated appropriately


• Contribute and participate in providing guidance/training to the site in respect to upcoming changes to NADCAP by actively staying abreast of industry changes.


• Act as the main focal point for NADCAP Audits for Chemical Processing and Heat Treat.


• Perform a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions


• Conduct process capability studies, calculate statistical information, and interpret results.


• Use computer to perform all technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory procedures and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements


• Perform technical procedures in multiple areas and prepare for evaluations


• Keep records that conform to company requirements and regulatory requirements


• Oversee material hardness testing in accordance with ASTM E-384, ASTM E-18, ASTM E-92 and ASTM E-140 standards


• Provide technical assistance in heat treatment testing and validation methods and equipment specifications to ensure compliance with internal and external heat treatment requirements


• Independently manage multiple projects and activities to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement goals while meeting planned deadlines


• Follow all prescribed safety rules and regulations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or in the area of Material Science


• 5+ years of experience in a chemical/metallurgical testing laboratory environment in aerospace industry


• Familiarity/experience with AS9100 and NADCAP Heat Treating regulations/compliance and ASTM & ASM standards


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and industry specifications


• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks


• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels


• Excellent problem-solving skills


• Demonstrated work ethic


• Ability to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry or in the area of Material Science


• Fundamental knowledge of microstructure-property relationships in case and through-hardened steels used in bearings and gears


• Experience in the development and validation of Heat Treat processes in accordance with NADCAP standards


• Experience with optical and electron microscopy and standard metallurgical analysis equipment (