Materials Testing Lead Technician

**Materials Testing Lead Technician**

At STELIA North America, we are offering the opportunity for a career that is out of this world We are looking for someone to join our Quality Assurance Team in **Lunenburg, NS. **An affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, STELIA is a recognized leader in the design, analysis, and development of advanced composite structures for the aeronautic, defense and space markets. Headquartered in Lunenburg, NS, and with a site in Mirabel, QC, we operate more than 180,000 sq feet of facilities that are focused on composite, metal or hybrid sub-assemblies for major aeronautical players and innovating global solutions.

**Role Description**

The Lead Technician provides technical expertise and plays a major role in ensuring material testing is performed per customer specification and/or approved industry standards. The Lead Technician embraces a culture defined by safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.

**In this role, you will**:

- Perform and lead laboratory testing tasks such as material testing for in-process, receiving, shelf-life extension, development, and qualifications.
- Review the testing schedules and provide feedback to managers and schedulers.
- Develop, review, and retain lab related documents, such as test plans, work instructions, procedures, etc.
- Review testing files and reports to ensure accuracy and conciseness and maintain records.
- Manufacture test coupons per customer specification, industry standards or instructions.
- Monitor performance of the lab, e.g., On-time Delivery, Safety, Quality, Efficiency
- Ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained, calibrated and are in safe, usable condition, that limits downtime and extends productivity. Coordinate with Maintenance or Calibration team as required.
- Perform quality checks and identify nonconforming conditions in material and conditions.
- Troubleshoot problems and participate in the review of non-conformances, test failures and root cause analysis.
- Assign work to lab personnel, conduct training, and ensure the they are competent to perform the work.
- Ensure that the work instructions and test procedures are followed.
- Conduct performance evaluations of the lab personal and provide feedback (as required)
- Follow and promote safety rules, such as wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), safety glasses, safety shoes or hearing protection where required.

**You have**:

- College Technologist diploma or University Degree, or equivalent experience
- 3 years experience in a quality environment, preferably in aerospace.
- Quality certification (e.g., ASQ CQT) is an asset.
- High attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, quick learner
- Knowledge of material laboratory practices, procedures, and industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, EN, MIL-STD, etc.)
- Strong understanding of data, analytics, computers and M365.
- Ability to use lab equipment and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to train people and explain work instructions and/or specifications.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems, multitask and manage time.
- Safety-Minded: Put safety first and realize how important it is to take care around certain machinery/equipment.

At STELIA North America, we know our people are our greatest asset. We welcome anyone who is passionate, positive, team oriented, improvement focused, and willing to grow and develop their career. If you join us, you will find an environment that is challenging and rewarding, and a culture that is flexible, inclusive, and welcoming.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person