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Materials Testing Auditor - Independent Contractor
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Conducts independent audits of materials testing laboratories, verifying compliance with aerospace and defense quality standards, calibration procedures, and industry specifications such as ASTM and S-400.
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Overview
This Materials Testing Laboratories position is an excellent opportunity for recent retirees or consultants that have working knowledge of: Chemical and Mechanical Test Methods, Calibration Procedures, Relevant Industry Standards, Processing, Inspection and Testing
Our auditors enjoy traveling domestically and/or internationally, a flexible schedule (some auditors perform 1 or 2 audits a month, while others desire to audit every week), competitive compensation that includes a daily rate plus travel expenses, meeting new people and keeping in touch with technology and the latest developments, networking with other industry professionals.
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Qualifications
The ideal auditor candidate will possess most of the following criteria:- Bachelors of Science degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
- "Hands-on" experience as a technician or engineer (preferably in the aerospace industry) in a testing laboratory with a range of equipment and manufacturers
- Seven (7) years auditing experience in the aerospace/defense industry
- Knowledge of aerospace and defense quality system requirements
- Working knowledge of military and industry specifications (ASTM, S-400)
- Experience with Metallography/Micro-indentation
- Working knowledge in ISO 17025
- Current Technical knowledge of: Chemical and Mechanical Test Methods, Calibration Procedures, Relevant Industry Standards, Processing, Inspection and Testing
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