Park Aerospace Corp. · 4 months ago
2nd Shift Lab Supervisor
Newton,KS,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPark Aerospace Corp. is responsible for leading the lab team, focusing on technical performance and testing capabilities. The role involves managing laboratory testing, maintaining procedures, and training staff to ensure high-quality standards in material testing.
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Responsibilities
Knowledge and experience in chemical testing, mechanical (coupon) testing and thermal testing
Knowledge of FTIR, DSC and DMA instruments, physical and wet chemistry, and EM load frames
Knowledge of ASTM and MIL HANDBOOK-17 standards for testing
Develop and set up laboratory testing and incoming testing to support composite materials delivery and composite component manufacturing
Perform all laboratory testing which includes chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical test methods
Performs prepreg lay-up, laminate cure, and test specimen machining and testing
Manage and track all testing related to customer qualifications
Maintains laboratory chemicals and supplies to adequate levels
Keeps work area in a safe and good working order by adhering to laboratory housekeeping, safety and maintenance procedures
Review standards, specifications, and procedures for each type of test to be performed
Implement QMS to meet AS9011 & NADCAP requirements for mechanical testing
Maintain accurate record keeping of testing, documentations per QMS and employee training
Train and mentor laboratory staff to ensure all testing is understood and performed with consistency and accuracy
Ability to impact and resolve all laboratory related issues
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience in chemical testing, mechanical (coupon) testing and thermal testing
Knowledge of FTIR, DSC and DMA instruments, physical and wet chemistry, and EM load frames
Knowledge of ASTM and MIL HANDBOOK-17 standards for testing
Develop and set up laboratory testing and incoming testing to support composite materials delivery and composite component manufacturing
Perform all laboratory testing which includes chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical test methods
Performs prepreg lay-up, laminate cure, and test specimen machining and testing
Manage and track all testing related to customer qualifications
Maintains laboratory chemicals and supplies to adequate levels
Keeps work area in a safe and good working order by adhering to laboratory housekeeping, safety and maintenance procedures
Review standards, specifications, and procedures for each type of test to be performed
Implement QMS to meet AS9011 & NADCAP requirements for mechanical testing
Maintain accurate record keeping of testing, documentations per QMS and employee training
Train and mentor laboratory staff to ensure all testing is understood and performed with consistency and accuracy
Ability to impact and resolve all laboratory related issues
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related disciplines is preferred or equivalent experience
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing lab or material testing lab
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
Accurate computer entry skills
Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook
Preferred
Experience working in a chemical environment preferred
Experience with AS9100 & NADCAP QMS
Company
Park Aerospace Corp.
Advanced Composite Prepregs for Aircraft Structures and Interiors Global manufacturing and supply chain management experience – Park’s 50+ years in Advanced Materials Park’s advanced composite materials are available in a variety of product forms including broadgoods, unidirectional tapes, biased tapes and molding compounds Park’s advanced composite materials can be produced with a number of reinforcements including fiberglass, carbon, quartz (including Astroquartz), Aramid, Spectra®, Carbonized Rayon (including C2 and NARC) and Silica A broad range of resin chemistries are available including epoxy, polyester and phenolic resins Quality Management System certified to AS 9100C / ISO 9001:2008 for the Manufacture of Advanced Composite Materials, and Design and Manufacturing of Parts for Aircraft and Aerospace Industries Composite Material Applications Aircraft primary and secondary structures, aircraft interiors, radomes Thermal Insulation and Ablative, including rocket nozzles for tactical and launch vehicles, heat shields RF/Microwave, including radomes, reflectors and signature control structures (“low observables”) Markets include structural composite materials for general aviation, aerospace, military and other Specialty Applications Capabilities: Equipment and Facility Hot Melt Solution Unidirectional tapes Value added operations include slitting, sewing and kitting A variety of testing options are available
51-200 employees
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Mark Esquivel
President & COO
J
Jerry Shore
Founder
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