Team Lead Metallurgical Laboratory | Teamlead Metallkundelabor (m/w/d)
Lufthansa Technik AG
Job Summary
As the Team Lead of the Metallurgical Laboratory, you will provide both technical and disciplinary leadership to ensure safe and efficient operations. Your daily responsibilities involve analyzing materials, managing budgets, and overseeing documentation while utilizing advanced tools like SEM and EDX for damage investigations and process optimizations. You will be instrumental in developing quality assurance instructions according to manufacturer specifications and collaborating with process engineering teams. This role is uniquely positioned within the aviation industry, specifically supporting engine maintenance and repair development. It offers a high level of responsibility, combining hands-on material science with strategic leadership and project management. You will play a critical role in making aviation safer by ensuring the integrity of aluminum, titanium, and nickel-based alloys used in aircraft components.
Required Skills
Education
University degree or technical college degree with a focus on Materials Science/Engineering, or equivalent qualification (e.g., Technical Assistant in Metallography with additional qualifications).
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in a materials technology laboratory
- Professional experience in the preparation and structural assessment of alloys and ceramics
- Sound experience in damage analysis and the operation of SEM and EDX systems
- Leadership experience required
- Experience in engine maintenance, component repair, and manufacturing processes is desirable
Languages
Additional
- Requires advanced IT skills. Position involves disciplinary responsibility for laboratory staff and alignment with process engineering departments.
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