Lab Test Technician Senior

Job Description

Carry out testing under direct and indirect supervision of received materials, in-process manufacturing samples, and R&D specimens. Train lab technicians, review best practices, and conduct directed R&D.

Summary of Duties :

Perform material testing in accordance with Zodiac Aerospace and customer specifications.

Perform in-process testing in accordance with Zodiac Aerospace and customer specifications.

Sample and analyze rejected materials as needed.

Carry out non-routine analysis as needed.

Ensure all materials are sampled as required by applicable material specification, data entered into Royal Four MRP system and lab log.

Ensure all equipment used is within the calibration date and in proper working order.

Coordinate testing with the needs of production and receiving inspection.

Operate under the direction of the Lab Manager and the Quality Manager.

Work as part of a team within the immediate group, the quality department, and the company as a whole.

Additional duties as assigned

Complementary Description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 39 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Safran's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond our facility walls. We value and support the communities where we live and work. One of Safran's values and CSR pillar is Corporate Citizenship that helps drive economic, social and cultural progress by sharing our gifts with those around us.

• Your Career : Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development : Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits : Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products / services and more!

Job Requirements

Five years experience in a laboratory setting with increasing levels of responsibility. Two years may be substituted with educational experience.

Mechanical aptitude, fine motor skills, soldering of electrical components.

Attention to detail.

Familiar with mathematic calculations, conversions, and units of measure.

Computer literate in MS Office software suite and web-based computer applications.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Clearly communicate in written and verbal formats.

Ability to work efficiently, accurately and safety in a laboratory environment.

Ability to work standing for 8-10 hours.

Familiarity with : routine mechanical and chemical laboratory techniques, use of calipers and micrometers, laboratory calculations, sample preparation, use of chemical / physical analytical instrumentation, and mechanical test equipment.

Minimum education level of HS diploma or equivalent.

Preferably holds an Associate Degree in Chemical, Quality, or Manufacturing Technology, in addition to a minimum relevant experience. Portions of relevant experience can be substituted for education