Senior Metallurgist​/Quality; Assistance

Senior Metallurgist/ Quality

Big Rapids, MI Area

Onsite
Permanent/Direct Hire
Full Benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
$,000

Primary Objective:
Ensure all castings meet customer performance specifications and expectations, serve as the internal voice of the customer, and act as management representative for the Quality System.

• Customer Voice & Resolution:
  Ensure customer quality requirements and issues are addressed, and resolve customer complaints within established parameters.
• Quality System Oversight:
  Function as the management representative for the Quality System and ensure compliance with quality standards across products and suppliers.
• Root Cause & Problem Solving:
  Lead department managers in root-cause problem-solving exercises.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
  Share technical expertise and contribute ideas, procedures, and programs to enhance organizational performance and productivity.

• Continuous Improvement Activities
• Customer Interaction
• Employee Training & Management Activities
• Problem-Solving Activities
• Quality System Adherence / Auditing
• Technical Plant Guidance

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Quality Management.
• Experience:
  
  Preferred minimum of 5 years of experience spanning:
  • Foundry manufacturing and quality
  • Machining and tooling/gating design
  • Blueprint analysis and interpretation
  • Technical customer service
  • Management of outside suppliers or subcontractors

• Technical Expertise:
  In-depth knowledge of casting technical requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and marketplace advantages.
• Quality Standards:
  Expert-level knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 and thorough understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Technical Tools:
  Expert capability in reading blueprints and working with solid/surface CAD models.
• Software:
  Working knowledge of computer databases, spreadsheets, and word-processing software.

• Strong analytical, organizational, project prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written/oral communication, listening, and teamwork abilities across internal and external stakeholder organizations.
• Professional demeanor paired with a strong sense of urgency, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.