Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. KRS Division dba Kaydon Ring & Seal (“KRS”) is responsible for Aerospace and Industrial applications. KRS has a customer portfolio that includes all major players in the Aerospace and Industrial industries. Our business is fully customer focused, with products specifically designed for an engine/airframe application and then produced in small quantities and small lots on highly flexible equipment. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are the peculiarity of KRS.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for efficient and accurate operation of materials testing laboratory and is responsible for ensuring incoming materials conform to purchase specifications and may be required to issue certifications on outgoing shipments to various customer standard requirements.
Essential Job Functions
- Operates a variety of mechanical, physical, chemical, and metallographic test equipment.
- Maintains necessary records, inventory of supplies, schedules and performs preventive maintenance.
- Maintains and operates a variety of heat-treating ovens and furnaces including atmosphere.
- Confirms that incoming piston ring and seal materials conform to specifications.
- Prepares certifications for materials shipped from the piston ring and seal plants, when required.
- Investigates and writes reports on materials and process deviations. Assists with outsourcing projects.
- Supports production with technical assistance.
- Support customer audits for materials laboratory functions and special processes.
- Investigates new materials; evaluates customer proposals; writes specifications and computer programs.
- Analyzes returned materials, prepares and distributes a report and initiates follow up on appropriate corrective action.
- Critically reviews customer drawings and specifications as they relate to the materials for both new and repeat orders.
- Studies and evaluates new material selections for their potentiality and practicality.
- Interfaces with and provides application assistance to customers, distributors and field sales personnel by telephone and in person.
- Works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Engineering personnel in preparation and finalization of uniform specifications for materials and/or equipment.
- Maintains materials lab files.
- Participate as an internal auditor to support 3rd Party Special Process Heat Treat and Pyrometry Audits.
- Gathers, correlates, analyzes basic testing data, specifications, may recommend testing involving simpler applications.
- Performs special projects as directed.
Additional Duties
- Complete other duties assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS Materials Science or Metallurgy and minimum of one-year relevant experience.
- Knowledge of general metallurgical concepts including phase diagrams, metallographic analysis, hardness testing and how physical properties of metals are affected by changes in heat history.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR Compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- NADCAP knowledge.
- Aerospace experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to organize and prioritize work.
- Time management skills to ensure that administrative tasks are completed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment
- Regular on-site presence at Hanover, PA location.
- Work is performed in an office environment while supporting manufacturing and industrial environment.
Export Control / ITAR Compliance Statement
This position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Polymer Concepts Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Benefits Highlights
- Safe Harbor 401k Plan with Company match up to 3.5%
- Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date
- PTO
- Bonus eligible
- Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
Temperature controlled work environment - - yes, even on the production floor!
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs.
