Supplier Metallurgical Control Specialist-Syracuse NY area (Remote)

This position will be based in the Syracuse, New York area. Therefore, the candidate must be self-directed and manage their own schedule to meet the business requirements. This position requires a minimum of 30% travel.

What You Will Do

• Review and approve suppliers’ systems for chemical and metallurgical process control.
• Conduct product and process reviews/surveillance at various suppliers.
• Review and approve suppliers’ metallurgical and chemical processes.
• Actively participate in any chemical metallurgical issues/investigations at suppliers that could impact P&W.
• Conduct training on P&W quality material control system requirements at various suppliers.
• Participate in approval of engineering controlled processes for critical applications.
• Partner with other P&W business units towards improving supplier overall quality.
• Assist supplier with non-conformance documentation preparation and act as a resource/coach for related root cause corrective action investigations.
• Interface with all levels of employees at suppliers.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Participate on various team audits and manufacturing process reviews.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Material Science/Engineering.
• Testing and control of raw materials, finished product, and processing ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable government regulations.
• Chemical/Metallurgical Processes, i.e., laser machining, electro-discharge machining, electro-chemical grinding, brazing, coatings, welding, heat treatment, etc.
• Product Integrity.
• Quality Control.
• Surveillance of suppliers’ quality system.
• Audit of suppliers’ processes and products.