Manufacturing Engineer

Haynes International Manufacturing Headquarters
2000 W Defenbaugh St
Kokomo, IN 46902, USA

To provide Metallurgical & Process support to Manufacturing in our shared goal of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost while ensuring that our products meet the internal and external requirements of the customer order.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred) :

Education: BS Engineering (R) Metallurgical or Materials Science (P) or other Engineering specialty (R)

Experience: 0-5 yrs. (R);
Will consider recent graduate; melt-related experience (P)

Areas of Knowledge: Basic materials science (R), Ni- and Co-based Metallurgy (P), Melt methods/technologies (P), Mechanical & Chemistry Testing methods/technologies (P), Statistical Process Control (P), Wrought Manufacturing Processes (P)

Skills: Observational and Analytical skills, Project Management, Effective communication & technical writing skills, and functional computer skills (Word/Excel/etc.) (R);
Leadership and Haynes-specific computer systems (e.g., Shopfloor and AX system). (P)

Role
Responsibilities :

Manufacturing Processes Control:

• Provide daily technical support to meet the required melt schedules within specification control limits
• Identify/monitor/control appropriate parameters in the melt shop area to maximize product yields and reduce scrap/rework and other off-quality costs
• Maintain key trend data for the VIM/ESR area
• Utilize computer systems, i.e. Shopfloor, MARS, Targit, etc., in daily work, for data analysis, and trending reviews

Quality Systems:

• Disposition quality and/or metallurgical Product Reviews in a timely manner
• Analyze trends on material issues related to Product Reviews
• Maintain, develop, and improve Standard Operating Practices/Quality Control Instructions, as needed

Process Metallurgy:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of composition and metallurgy in daily activities and decision-making
• Provide metallurgical support for the VIM/ESR melt shop to ensure the product meets the specification requirements
• Provide Marketing/Sales/Customers with relevant metallurgical and process information, as requested

Processes Used:

• Utilize the Process Deviation System to initiate and summarize improvement trials
• Work as directed on process planning for special projects
• Identify and analyze metallurgical sampling data for demonstrating process capability

Communication:

• Summarize monthly input for the Manager of Melt Materials monthly report in a timely manner
• Communicate, as necessary, material processing information to all colleagues and Key Cross-functional relationships
• Support “No surprises” in communicating relevant problems/issues to manager and relevant supervisors

Leadership:

• Conduct daily duties in an effective and professional manner.

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