Senior Metallurgist

Wyman-Gordon, located in Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel-based and titanium alloys. Full Heat Treating, Machining, and Testing are performed on-site. This growing, $200 million profit center is part of Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC), a highly successful, multi-billion-dollar diversified manufacturer.

About the role

Seeking a Metallurgist to provide a diversified range of technical services to internal and external customers supporting the attainment of Company, Team, and Division goals. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Commitment to following and promoting a zero-accident safety culture is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal/external technical contact for thermomechanical processing operations, primarily forge and heat treat.
• Provide technical support for all departments as deemed necessary.
• Support and disposition input raw materials for isothermal forge operations.
• Identify, report, and provide technical substantiation for metallurgical deviations with corrective action to disposition affected product; ensure proper product documentation in data/quality systems.
• Develop and maintain operational and technical expertise with Nickel-based Superalloy and Titanium product lines.
• Maintain, revise, and develop internal hot working procedures for all product lines.
• Provide primary technical support in resolving process-related customer complaints.
• Ensure the requirements of the Quality Systems Manual are fully incorporated in the area of responsibility.
• Provide training and education to operations personnel and customers.
• Participate in product/process continuous improvement initiatives using statistical data analysis, six-sigma methodologies, and design of experiments.
• Assist in the use of SPC to detect project inefficiencies.
• Participate in team-based, cross-functional activities including PFMEA, risk assessments, problem-solving (8-D, 5-Why, cause/effect diagrams), and process audits.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering in the development, evaluation, and standardization of new products/alloys and processing methods.
• Review customer inquiries and specifications for new products.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to improve manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety and product quality.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Associate degree and/or equivalent experience may also be considered.
• 5-10 years of experience working in a metallurgical capacity, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment, with experience providing support on a production floor.
• Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and practices.
• Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment.
• Understanding of the application of statistics and six sigma practices.
• Ability to provide mentorship to internal resources as requested within the functional area.
• Ability to deliver results on schedule and recognize/communicate technical risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Skills

• Strong technical background.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Quality assurance process skills.