Quality Control Team Leader

Desired Characteristics

Ceramics, Chemistry, or Metallurgy degree from an accredited university or college

Expertise with microscopy including SEM, tensile testing, FTIR, GPC, and particle size analysis

Experience in a certified materials testing lab

Experience with polymer testing

Experience in MSA and/or metrology

Experience with laboratory information management systems

ISO 9001 / AS9100 Auditor training

Training and certification in Six Sigma or similar methodology a plus

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Working knowledge of ISO 9001

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Postal Code

35756

Role Summary/Purpose

The Quality Control Team Leader is responsible for supervision of manufacturing quality personnel, including their development and competency. In addition, the Quality Control Team Leader, oversees quality control receiving inspection and raw material release.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Quality Control Team Leader, you will :

Direct supervision of employees and activities in the quality control department in the performance of plant lab testing and analysis

Conduct training on quality control methods for lab analysts and other plant employees

Develop, validate, qualify, and implement laboratory methods for product, in-process, and raw material analysis

Coordinate with other GE manufacturing and research locations to transfer test methods to the Huntsville facility

Ensure preventive maintenance and calibration is current for all laboratory equipment

Evaluate and install new laboratory equipment as needed

Prepare standard operating procedures for analytical methods and instrumentation

Conduct receiving inspection of raw materials and release to production

Initiate non-conformances and coordinate material review board disposition

Coordinate with outside laboratories to conduct analysis as needed

Collect and report quality metrics

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Quality Control and/or related field)

Three years of experience in a quality control or materials testing lab (Including Lab supervisory experience)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT :

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Standard working hours with on call responsibilities

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