Metallurgist and Process Engineer - Fluids

Job Summary

Create, document, develop and implement procedures required to manufacture products and test processes.

• Metallurgical Engineering Degree, Materials Engineering or Diploma from a Canadian University or College
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a related field (preferably in automotive)
• Ability to perform manual related tasks(cutting, mounting, polishing test samples, and maintain test equipment)
• Basic machining skills a plus
• Advanced Metallurgical testing knowledge and skills preferred
• Experience in metallurgical testing such as hardness, Strain analysis, tensile testing, yield analysis, elongation.
• Proficient in using X-ray equipment and handheld portable XRF analyzers
• Solid understanding of microstructure analysis, steel grain structures, heating and cooling curves
• Good knowledge of steel compositions and the effects on steel processing in house and at end customers
• Plating thickness measurement and analysis
• Understanding and knowledge of copper and nickel plating processes
• Solid understanding of Nylon materials and testing
• Experience with Stainless Steel (304 and 316) cold rolled steel and chemistry and mechanical properties
• Ability to measure and understand heat affected zones from welding
• Laser welding experience in thin gage metals
• Ability to interpret SAE and ASTM and customer specific standards and apply them to product development and testing
• Knowledge of any applicable customer specific requirements

• Excellent attendance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Good management and leadership skills.
• Good computer proficiency / Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and Solid Works
• Good ability to read and understand technical documents and specs
• Thorough understanding of materials chemistry and properties as it relates to Metal roll forming/ materials forming
• Awareness of Quality, H&S & Environmental policies – IATF 16949 & ISO 14001

• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following:
  Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Developing, evaluating, improving and documenting manufacturing processes.
• Developing and implementing process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments
• Analysing manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancement of quality, cost reduction and throughput.
• Collaborating with configuration control and design engineering regarding product tooling and design to ensure effectual production methods.
• Conferring with vendors in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, material purchase, and evaluating products accordingly to quality standards and specifications.
• Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
• Providing engineering and quality support in production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Supporting company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and good manufacturing practices.
• Required to work extra hours and travel to meet Customer needs.
• All other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned as deemed necessary by Supervisor.
• Ability to solve material related problems of moderate complexity
• Provides technical solutions and guidance in relation to stainless steel
• Develops detailed understanding of process flow and operations of SS mills
• Perform various mechanical Engineering projects and Material Testing
• Collects and analyzes data presenting reports in requested formats effectively
• Provides materials analysis support with the manufacturing departments
• Performs failure testing and analysis for understanding of material properties in raw materials received for part forming from outside suppliers
• Liaison with materials group for materials related concerns and changes.
• Liaison with Auburn Hills Engineering and Quality Group for material content changes and affects to tubing production operations
• Confirm Materials properties on materials received for forming operations
• Knowledge of…