Analyst

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. is recognized as a world leader in materials testing for the Aerospace, Automotive, Nuclear and Medical industries. The materials we test are commonly used in commercial aircrafts, national defense applications, rockets, and many more everyday items. Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. has a global reputation for high volume and quick turn-around testing. Our commitment to our customers is strongly supported by our dedicated staff. Our highly qualified team is made up of professionals who have the knowledge and experience to get the job done right.

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research is looking to fill our Analyst role. In this position you will ensure that quality is being maintained with all factors involved in testing and you will provide leadership in the efforts to build, roll out, test, manage and maintain quality assurance processes aligned to the strategic business initiatives. This is a great opportunity for motivated individuals who want a chance to work in a fast-paced environment and learn some new skills, all within the Latrobe/Youngstown area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficiency testing, determining the performance of individual laboratories for specific tests or measurements and using this to monitor laboratories’ continuing performance
• Conducts material testing using testing procedures/processes and using statistical analysis to determine metrics
• Provides metrics and analysis to support the management team in planning
• Simultaneously manages multiple projects and communicates the projects statuses to team members
• Determine quality improvement opportunities by collecting and reviewing data
• Communicate occasionally with select customers to relay information related to project status
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• US Citizenship required
• Associate degree in mathematics, physics or similar disciplines required
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Interest in statistics
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as other organizational/planning tools
• Knowledge in technical software
• Knowledge of root cause analysis
• Strong time-management skills
• Ability to stand, sit, or move around for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive hand motions

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

Education

• High School or better

• Associates or better in Physics or related field
• Associates or better in Mathematics or related field

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)