Quality Control Technician

Luxfer MEL Technologies’ Saxonburg, PA facility manufactures magnesium powder by processing magnesium ingots into fine, engineered materials. These powders are supplied to customers in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and other advanced technology markets. Our operations include the handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials and require strict adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Job Overview:

Based in our Saxonburg, PA facility you will work for Luxfer MEL Technologies as part of the Quality Department, reporting to the Quality Manager USA. The main purpose of the role is to perform – in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy and precision - a wide range of analytical tests on both In-Process and Final Product material against defined specifications to meet the needs of both our internal and external customers.

You will be responsible with the rest of the US Team for ensuring that day-to-day, medium and long term objectives within the US function are met, using Key Performance Indicators such as those reported in the Departmental Scorecard to measure the effectiveness of actions taken to deliver Continuous Improvements beneficial to the business in key areas such as Safety, Customer First and Growth. As a key member of the Quality Team, you will play an active role in embracing new innovations and driving forward Standardization and Simplification Improvement Initiatives - both from the US and UK - through New Method Development, Lean Workflow Exercises and other projects. You will also provide Quality Control support to help resolve plant process and product issues.

What You’ll Do

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, laws and regulations as they apply to laboratory function and operation. Conduct precise and accurate routine analytical testing on Incoming Raw Materials, In-Process Control samples and Final Product samples of Magnesium materials following a wide range of established standard operating procedures and involving both the use of traditional wet chemistry techniques and the use of a wide variety of analytical instrumentation (including, but not limited to, ICP-OES, Particle Size by laser diffraction and sieving).
• Compare analytical test results against established international and industry specific standards to ensure proper quality controls are upheld and promptly enter data into the appropriate computer systems and, where necessary, communicating this data to the appropriate Production, Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel.
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory operating conditions regarding equipment, validity of calibration standards, housekeeping, analytical records, etc. by adhering to established standards.
• Be actively involved as part of the team in ensuring that the Department meets all its key objectives as measured by its Key Performance Indicators. Participate in - and lead - Continuous Improvement Initiatives (such as Method Development, 5S and Lean Manufacturing Workflow Exercises) which support the LUXFER core values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork.
• Be responsible for organizing your own workload based on agreed priorities and deadlines and understand that predictable attendance is critical to accomplishing essential tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instrumentation and effectively trouble shoot equipment performance issues.
• Ensure that you deal with all relevant queries from Internal and External Customers in a timely manner and with a high degree of professionalism.
• Be available to facilitate reasonable requests to work outside your normal working hours and agreed days according to business needs.
• Work closely with colleagues that are based at different Luxfer sites in both the US and UK (both within the Materials QC Team and all other departments) which will sometimes involve travelling to these sites.
• Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested.

Qualifications/Education
Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline is required
Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline is desirable
Experience
At least 2 years Laboratory, lab-related or chemical manufacturing experience
Experience in metal analysis and traditional wet chemistry techniques  Experience of using inorganic analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, Spark-OES, UV-Visible spectrometers and Particle Size equipment
Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Must have ability to use own initiative, effectively prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
• Ability to read and understand laboratory related materials
• Must have good laboratory-based skills such as weighing and pipetting precisely
• Strong mathematical skills and familiarity with algebra to perform relevant analytical calculations
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees across all departments
• Strong reasoning ability and excellent practical skills to resolve day-to-day laboratory and production operational issues
• Time management and leadership skills

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of statistical tests relevant to a laboratory environment
• Knowledge of scientific and manufacturing-based quality systems
• Knowledge of ASTMs and or Military Specifications
• Knowledge of SharePoint
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Knowledge of PowerBI Knowledge of Minitab
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques

Benefits:

• • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off - 80 hours Vacation (accrued annually), Sick Time: 40 hours per year, Personal Time: 16 hours per year, Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays annually
  • Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement - Up to $25 per month reimbursement
  • Disability & Life Insurance - Employer-provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance options available
  • Career Growth & Culture
    Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and are subject to plan terms and conditions. Coverage options, employee contributions, and benefit provisions may change annually. Certain benefits require enrollment and may have waiting periods.
    
    

We encourage candidates with non-traditional backgrounds, hands-on experience, military training, or transferable skills to apply.

More About Us
Luxfer Magtech is a subsidiary of Luxfer MEL Technologies, which is part of the publicly traded Luxfer group ( Luxfer Magtech | Magnesium Product Supplier | Chemical Manufacturers and )

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting.

This role may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export-controlled data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employees are expected to follow company policies and security protocols for handling, storing, accessing, and transmitting sensitive information. Compliance training will be required after hire.

Due to federal export control requirements, access to certain information is limited to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and individuals lawfully admitted as asylees or refugees, unless a valid export authorization is obtained. Employment is contingent upon meeting these eligibility requirements and adhering to applicable CUI and ITAR policies.

Luxfer Magtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.