Metallurgist

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion.

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LOCATION:

Metallurgist - Oxford, CT

DESCRIPTION:

The Metallurgist will be responsible for assisting corporate metallurgist in responding to queries about materials and processes, material acceptability, specification, failure investigation, material performance, improvements as well as material and process quality issues both internal and with our supplier base.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

* Assist in research and development of performance enhancing materials and processes; including thermal treatment, ion implantation, vapor deposition, surface layer diffusion and mechanical improvements.

* Support metallurgical functions of the RBC engineers on materials selection and evaluation, testing, fabrication, heat treatment and plating.

* Obtain and maintain Nadcap accreditation where required.

* Provide assistance in various metallurgical functions such as customer audits and approvals, materials and testing, failure analysis, destructive and non-destructive testing, procedures, auditing of heat treating, external laboratory and plating suppliers, maintain list of approved laboratories that can provide services outside the scope of RBC capabilities.

* Maintain the metallurgy laboratory, cleanliness, supplies, equipment certification and vendor supplies.

* Develop library of microstructures and achieve high level of proficiency in metallography and in the operation of all laboratory equipment.

* Attendance at work is an essential function of the job

EDUCATION:

* Bachelors in Metallurgy or Metallurgical Engineering (Masters preferred).

* 5-10 years of industrial experience in metal working, laboratory testing and engineering,

EXPERIENCE:

* Experience in metallurgy, thermal processing, machining, chemical processing, plating, stress relieving, material standards, material processing and potential process changes affecting material performance.

* Keen knowledge of the causes of fatigue and failure of metals, especially -- but not limited to - the field of bearings.

* Anticipate travel requirements to various customers, suppliers, and RBC facilities of approximately 25%.

RBC Bearings offers a competitive benefit package. Interested candidates may send resumes to:

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.