Product Metallurgist

Basics

The Product Metallurgist I and II are responsible for assisting in determining and eliminating the root cause of process and product non-conformances, determining process route, practice design and supporting operations, sales, and customer with metallurgical guidance for improvement and resolution.

Nature & Scope

This job is accountable for identifying and solving metallurgical problems. The incumbent will assist in determining and eliminating the root cause of non-conformance that are found at the division and/or with the customer.

Dimensions

• Process and Product Metallurgy / Quality Assurance

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree, preferably in metallurgical engineering or steelmaking knowledge proven through metallurgical experience
• A desire to obtain a technical degree
• Product Metallurgist I: G-Future and/or 1-3 years’ experience
• Product Metallurgist II: 5+ years’ experience
• Knowledge of grade specifications, customer, and industry specifications
• Basic computer literacy
• Completed Product Metallurgist training qualification checklist

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for identifying and solving metallurgical problems.
• Perform as customer technical liaison.
• Dispositions product placed on hold for quality issues or concerns.
• Obtain all metallurgical, customer and industry specifications.
• Document customer requirements and process routing of quotes in the plant-wide operating systems.
• Cook up and control flow of sales quotes in a timely manner.
• Oversee trial orders with production departments.
• Initiate Customer Claims when applicable.
• Determine process routing for standard products.
• Determine customer PPAP requirements.
• Assist in resolving customer claims as required to support supply chain.
• Develop new product applications with GSN Technical Services.
• APQP/PPAP/FMEA and CP inputs and reviews.
• Support the Quality system in audits and customer specific requirements.
• Assist in determining and eliminating the root cause of nonconformance’s that are found at the division and/or with the customer.
• Follow department rules for safety, discipline, and work procedures within corporate management and quality guidelines.
• Follow the Cardinal Safety Rules.
• Complete all required annual safety and environmental training on a monthly basis.
• Spill prevention, containment, response and clean up or assist in cleanup of material spills if required in the testing lab or on the production floor.
• Know, understand, and follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental legal requirements and practices.
• Develop working knowledge and process capabilities of other GSN production facilities.
• Develop working relationships with key technical and operating personnel in GSN.
• Be a self-starter and exhibit high motivation to manage work and be able to prioritize responsibilities as required.
• Be responsible for the safety of all individuals who work under his/her management, seeking continuous improvement related to employees’ health and safety, environment and process efficiency and customer satisfaction with the quality of products and services.

Company Information

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.