Metallurgist

The Metallurgist assists in production and quality processes with emphasis in meeting customer deadlines, quality standards, safety improvements, scrap reduction, non-conformities, fewer returns and productivity improvements.  Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate production processes.  This position will ultimately gain a more thorough understanding of the company’s material and processes that could provide expansion into new markets.

Project work including but not limited to:
Process development, Equipment evaluation, reduction of micro-porosity, selection of new alloys, etc.
* Develop practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, yield, productivity, and costs
* Develop and optimize process and product development
* Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
* Work closely with operations and provide training to operating personnel
* Manage Laboratory technicians in Iron and Sand labs.
* Manage metallurgical supply inventories and coordinate procurement process.
* Forecast scrap procurement demand and mix based upon Foundry schedule and communicate with purchasing.
* Write certifications for customer requirements.

Provide metallurgical assistance to management, quality, engineering, foundry teams, and special projects

Required Skills:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field of work
* PhD desired

Required Experience:

* 4+ years progressive work related experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position including experience as a team member on project teams in a cross functional environment
* Iron foundry experience
* Heat treatment experience
* Machine shop experienceCompetencies
* Ethics and Values
* Drive for Results
* Customer Focus
* Overall Sales Process Effectiveness
* Customer Effectiveness & Influence
* Process Management & Compliance
* Personal Development/Continuous Improvement
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