Buffalo Tungsten is hiring for a Lab Supervisor!

We are a world leading supplier of high-quality powders based on the metal Tungsten. Our products are used in the manufacturing of high-tech components in the tooling, automotive, aerospace, energy, infrastructure, electronics and mining industry. The raw materials for our complex production processes come from our own mine, other concentrates and the recycling of production waste and scrap. Our company is a strategically important part of the global Sandvik Group and together, we are on an exciting journey of increased sustainability.

What you will be doing:

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining methods and processes that conform to industry standards for metallurgical testing.  The Laboratory Supervisor will also lead the Metallurgical/Chemistry Lab team to ensure proper lab techniques are followed, conduct metallurgical testing, data collection and analysis, and authorize certificates of compliance.

Responsibilities:

Adhere to all required safety policies and procedures and model their implementation

Establish comprehensive EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) program in the Lab

Lead the daily Lab operations and resources to ensure all goals are met on time

Responsibility for the cost-efficient use of resources within the Lab, maintaining cleanliness and order, careful handling of inventory, equipment, and tools

Continually promoting and driving improvements and optimizations within the Lab

Perform routine metallographic examination analysis, report and certify results

Investigate customer complaints related to quality of materials received

Report on process trends to plant operations, engineering and quality managers

Maintain lab equipment to run efficiently and accurately (calibration/maintenance)

Maintain laboratory standards (testing standards and documentation standards)

Continually upgrade metallurgical lab capabilities through new technologies

Continually educate and train Lab personnel according to business requirements

Collaborate with stakeholders in St. Martin, Austria to transfer established processes and procedures to the Metallurgical Lab in Buffalo

Ensure that all tests are done in accordance with testing requirements & standards

Benchmark, communicate, and implement best practices into the lab processes

Help select test equipment and write procedures in accordance with standards

Contribute to budget creation and follow up for the Metallurgical Lab

Maintain inventory of Lab supplies and re-order as necessary

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant job experience in Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent

At least 1 years’ experience in a metallurgical laboratory with non-ferrous metals and alloys in a powdered metals environment preferred

Quality auditing experience preferred

Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio)

Knowledgeable in use of ICP and helpful to be familiar with XRF equipment