Metallurgist

About the role

This position is responsible for supporting a variety of Metallurgical services including metallographic and physical testing, product / process control testing and development, failure analysis, and problem solving. The incumbent also provides leadership and support for assigned programs and projects to ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal engineering standards, and AS9100 quality system requirements in a custom precision manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides on-going metallurgical analyses and physical test results for production process control, product quality assurance and provides product and material analyses.
• Reviews drawings, compares internal and external specifications against manufacturing processes, identifies gaps, and provides timely information to address discrepancies.
• Provides technical support to the manufacturing floor, including visual aids, instructions, inspection forms, etc., to support production and quality objectives.
• Counsels and trains Metallurgical Laboratory and Heat Treat Technicians.
• Develops and maintains work instructions, processing parameters and processing methods conforming to customer and/or industry standards.
• Monitors Heat Treat equipment to ensure that the requirements of any/all applicable industry pyrometry standards are met.
• Oversees training, training requirements, qualifications and skill enhancement of Metallurgical Laboratory and Heat Treat Technicians. Establishes and enforces safe laboratory practices.
• Provides leadership, support, and guidance to other departments as necessary. Interfaces with customers on areas of expertise and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science or similar Engineering discipline with one to three (1-3) years of manufacturing experience required. Significant prior work experience may be considered in lieu of advanced academic requirements.
• Experience: Background in metal removal, alloy steel thermal processing (thru-hardening, carburizing, temper, etc.) preferred; Chemical processing preferred; AMS2750 and Nadcap experience preferred; Must have solid understanding of business, cost elements, and manufacturing processes; Must have advanced level of mechanical comprehension; Must have solid analytical problem-solving skills and be able to effectively interact with all levels of the organization both orally and in writing.

Other Requirements

Demonstrated ability to schedule and prioritize work based on multiple stakeholder considerations.

Travel Requirements

15% or less