Laboratory Supervisor

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $95,000

Shift Time: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday to Friday

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Supervisor oversees all laboratory operations related to metal surface treatment processes, ensuring compliance with the latest customer specifications, company procedures, and quality control and assurance requirements. This role includes supervising and supporting laboratory technicians, troubleshooting technical issues, and managing testing activities such as etch rate, salt spray, and IGA/EPR corrosion testing, and calibration of lab and production equipment. The supervisor is also responsible for chemical inventory control—including ordering, labeling, tracking expiration dates, and disposal—and plays a key role in maintaining compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, and customer-specific aerospace standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review specifications for chemical compositions, periodic testing, and lot testing requirements.
• Procure chemicals, maintain inventory, and review chemical certifications for compliance.
• Perform routine chemical analyses (daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic) and trend analysis on processing solutions.
• Maintain and update laboratory procedures per customer and industry specifications.
• Prepare and perform the test panels for daily etch rate monitoring.
• Perform internal process audits and analysis to ensure procedural compliance.
• Process Audits.
• Prepare and perform/monitor Intergranular Attack (IGA) and Electrochemical Potentiokinetic Reactivation (EPR/EGP) testing.
• Conduct daily salt spray testing and maintain logs.
• Support miscellaneous production testing and chemical make-ups.
• Direct, train, and support chemical technicians with daily assignments.
• Prepare laboratory solutions and reagents required for analytical procedures.
  
  

Skills/ Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
• Certification or training in NADCAP, AS9100, or ISO 17025 lab standards. Familiarity with ASTM, AMS, and MIL-SPEC testing procedures and quality documentation.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in aerospace or industrial metal surface treatment, including anodizing, passivation, plating, thermal coating and painting. At least 3 years in a supervisory or lead laboratory role.
• Strong understanding of chemical process control and analytical testing (e.g., titrations, pH, conductivity, atomic absorption). Ability to interpret and apply aerospace specifications (e.g., MIL-PRF-8625, AMS 2700, ASTM B117, etc.). Proficient in maintaining compliance with internal and external audits (e.g., NADCAP, OEM audits). High attention to detail and commitment to traceable, documented testing practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment. Effective communicator with ability to mentor and guide junior lab staff. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Lab and calibration systems like TrueChem, gagetrak.
• Safety- and compliance-minded with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Personal Attributes: strong leadership skill, problem solving, time management

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process.  Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.