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Main Lab Engineer | Engineer in Engineering Job at North American Stainless in Ghent KY | 732098511

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Main Lab Engineer

Location:
Ghent, KY
Description:

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:This position is responsible for supervising all main laboratory activities (mechanical, chemical, process/environmental) in support of customer and environmental requirements, NAS quality standards and product certifications.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:May perform any or all Mechanical Lab duties as follows: 1. Investigates and implements standard testing procedures, as needed by NAS for customer and environmental requirements, as well as product certification and in-house quality procedures.2. Develops product samples collection and testing procedures to assure in process product quality and customer specification. Organizes and defines laboratory performance requirements surrounding all laboratory work activities. Requires timely turn-around analysis and communication of results to operations.3. Oversees all testing of products sold by NAS to assure company conformance to customer specifications and quality. Tests and certifies spares and supplies purchased by NAS are in compliance with company quality standards.4. Develops testing techniques for operations (acid solution analysis, steady solution, alkalis). Trains technicians and operators in the utilization of operating equipment within standards to promote improved quality and productivity.5. Develops and implements laboratory safety and chemical handling manual to prevent injuries/accidents, improve working conditions and reduce costs.6. Trains, develops and implements laboratory quality procedures in order to obtain laboratory accreditation, customer satisfaction and credibility and to avoid utilization of outside testing resources. Insures all testing procedures are in compliance with OSHA, EPA, ASTM, MIN STD and ASME requirements.7. Implements laboratory safety directives to prevent injuries/accidents improve working conditions and reduce costs.8. Provides fir cross-training of lab employees to ensure all mechanical and chemical lab employees perform most NAS procedures. Provides for continuous training on new equipment or new techniques.9. Supervises all laboratory technicians, leaders and group leaders. Instructs personnel in job requirements, company rules and practices. Requires subordinates conformance and application to established company rules and practices with regard to employee attendance, performance, training, safety and the like.10. Assists with training and implementation of laboratory quality procedures.11. Performs regular personal performance assessments for the MEL Group Leader.SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Addresses equipment failures and problems through the AS400 work order system and direct contact with the NAS maintenance department. 2. Reviews output and results from the mechanical lab. 3. Other duties as required by the lab supervisor or technical manager.4. Participation in continuous improvement programs.5. Promotes safety and performs routine safety assessments and area reviews, taking corrective action when needed.MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:1. Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Metallurgical/Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering.2. Two (2) years of relevant work experience.PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:1. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.2. Mobility in plant.3. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time.4. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. 5. Visual ability with or without correction.6. Communication abilities.HEALTH AND SAFETY:1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.2. Follow Company safety rules.3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Manager or Supervisor immediately.4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn depending on job duty being performed: Safety boots (steel toe) Safety glasses/goggles Gloves (nitrile, leather) Wristlets Hearing protection Nuisance dust mask Hard hat5. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Lab Supervisor, or Technical Manager any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.6. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.7. Maintain a clean and safe work area.WORK ENVIRONMENT:1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.2. Clean, well-ventilated, and safe work areas.RELATIONSHIPS:1. Reports to the Laboratory Supervisor2. Has line authority over all Laboratory Technicians, Leaders and Group Leaders.3. Has freedom of contact throughout the company, particularly with Operations Manager (product properties, facilities operation within environmental regulations); Quality Engineers/Supervisors (product properties, ect.); Planning Supervisor (notification on non-conforming products.)4. Externally, has contact with Independent Labs, Contractors and EPA personnel over testing techniques, equipment, equipment calibration, technical audits, ect
Company:
North American Stainless
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