Metallurgist

About the role

The Metallurgist assists in production and quality processes with emphasis in meeting customer deadlines, quality standards, safety improvements, scrap reduction, non-conformities, fewer returns and productivity improvements. Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, yield, productivity, and costs
• Develop and optimize process and product development
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
• Work closely with operations and provide training to operating personnel
• Manage Laboratory technicians in Iron and Sand labs
• Manage metallurgical supply inventories and coordinate procurement process
• Forecast scrap procurement demand and mix based upon Foundry schedule and communicate with purchasing
• Write certifications for customer requirements. Provide metallurgical assistance to management, quality, engineering, foundry teams, and special projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field of work
• PhD desired
• 4+ years progressive work related experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position including experience as a team member on project teams in a cross functional environment
• Iron foundry experience
• Heat treatment experience
• Machine shop experience

Qualifications

• Required Skills
• Required Experience

Skills

• Metallurgical knowledge
• Statistical analysis
• Project management
• Training and mentoring
• Inventory management
• Scrap reduction techniques
• Customer service

Benefits

Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.

Pay

Excellent salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Not specified.