Metallography Supervisor

About the Role

This position will have technical and supervisory responsibility for the Metallography laboratory in the Howmet Research Center (HRC), located in Whitehall, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a supervisory role as well as experience in manufacturing and a materials testing lab.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and qualification of technicians.
• Procurement, qualification, and maintenance of instruments and software.
• Maintenance of laboratory procedures.
• Employee performance reviews and attendance tracking.
• Participate and perform in internal and external audits.
• Obtain qualification to perform Metallographic Analysis.
• Perform metallographic analysis as needed.
• Participate in the HRC Quality Assurance program, including ownership of audit preparation and corrective action for the Metallography Lab.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• BS degree in Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramic, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution OR a Bachelors degree in any field with five (5) years of Metallography experience.
• Experience in a materials testing lab, investment casting production, or other high-temperature alloy manufacturer.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Experience with ASTM test methods.
• Experience with third-party accreditations, such as AS9100, Nadcap, and ISO17025.
• Experience preparing metallographic specimens, using microscopes, and performing microhardness testing.
• Experience with superalloys, titanium alloys, and aerospace coatings.
• Manufacturing/Industrial experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in a materials testing laboratory.
• Supervisory experience is highly desired.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. With $8.3 billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world.

About the Team

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings, and forgings. Our vacuum-melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings, and hot isostatic pressing for high-performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. We supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.