Principal Metallurgist - Technology

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Our high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are integral to critical applications in aerospace, transportation, medical, energy, and other markets. Building on a history of innovation, we support next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide a diversified range of technical services to internal and external customers to support Company and division goals.
• Make disposition decisions for referred, non-conforming, and off-standard material, including RMRs and customer claims.
• Deliver training and education to key customers.
• Lead and mentor less-experienced staff, peers, and project teams.
• Apply statistical methods and experimental design to detect project inefficiencies.
• Manage functional project teams to address and solve complex technical problems, including alloy and process development, with project planning and budget compliance.
• Recognize and communicate technical risk to management.
• Use SPC, Six Sigma, and/or BPI tools to improve processes.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (required).
• 8 or more years of relevant experience (required).
• Advanced knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and production equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the newest and latest technologies in the field.
• Functional knowledge of statistics, Six Sigma, and/or BPI practices.
• Ability to solve complex problems and develop creative solutions in non-standard situations.
• Strong customer focus, with the ability to anticipate needs and identify new solutions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to travel and access mill and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to assist others in statistical methods and experimental design.
• Ability to provide training and education to key customers.
• Ability to lead and guide peers, customers, and managers in key projects and opportunities.
• Self-directed with the ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to initiate, lead, and participate in project teams effectively.
• Ability to reliably deliver results on schedule.
• Ability to use SPC, Six Sigma, and/or BPI tools to eliminate waste.
• Ability to recognize, measure, and communicate technical risk and recommend actions.
• Ability to predict future needs for alloy development and identify potential new products, processes, and partners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability coverage.
• 401k with company contributions.