Senior Metallurgist

Principal Activities

• Serve as Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Industrial Group including all pump and valve products
• Provide independent technical leadership in materials and associated existing and new technologies across manufacturing sites and all product platforms
• Investigate and match new technologies to product development needs to support substantial business growth in all served end markets
• Provide technical leadership to establish partnerships with external technical communities including universities, technical consultants and research companies
• Develop & execute technical material projects of varying complexity based on commercial needs & proposed technical solution
• Successfully identify and mitigate cost and technical risks involving material recommendations, developments and substitutions
• Possess strong cross-functional accountability with proven track record as a change agent
• Partner with Industrial leadership team to develop advance material capabilities and technologies strategy & drive execution based on best practice

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrate experience managing material technology projects including teams with engineering & production located across multiple global sites
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral reporting to middle and senior management levels
• Have exceptional cross-functional accountability with proven track record as a change agent
• Display abilities to perform in a metric driven environment
• Must be a strong influencer, driven solely by data and facts
• Must have a valid passport; travel both international and domestic, up to 10%

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a minimum level of knowledge that is acquired through a four-year college degree in an applicable field and five years related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5+ Years leading cross-functional teams on complex material technology and associated technology projects
• Background in Welding, Castings and Heat Treatments processes and corrosion prevention preferred
• Proven experience in manufacturing and machining processes
• Proven management experience in a global manufacturing company
• Knowledge of fluid handling equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, controls) preferred
• Practical knowledge of Military certifications and audits preferred
• Strong manufacturing background with companies that produce metal products