Metallurgist

Location

• Country:
  United States of America
• State / County:
  Kentucky
• City:
  Princeton
• Division:
  Wyman Gordon

Metallurgist - Powder Metal

Wyman‑Gordon, located in Princeton, KY, provides Nickel‑based extruded powder alloy for military and commercial turbine applications. The Princeton, KY facility offers vacuum‑melt atomizers and supports the raw material needs of the Worcester, MA forge isothermal forge shop. This growing profit center is part of a highly successful, multi‑billion diversified manufacturer, Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).

Seeking a Metallurgist to provide a diversified range of technical services to internal and external customers supporting the attainment of Company, Team, and Division goals. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Commitment to following and promoting a zero‑accident safety culture is required. Although primary responsibilities are in support of the Princeton, KY facility, some additional responsibilities may be required to support Worcester, MA and/or Brighton, MI.

• Dispositions of referred, non‑conforming and off‑standard materials
• Provides training and education to customers
• Applies statistical methods to solve problems and design experiments
• Assists in the use of SPC, Six Sigma and/or BPI tools to detect project inefficiencies
• Develops processing for new products
• Reviews customer inquiries and specifications for new products
• Provides support, leadership, and guidance to peers, customers, and managers in key projects
• Performs all other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned

• Four‑year college degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Associate degree and/or equivalent experience may also be considered.
• 1–7 years of experience working in a metallurgical capacity, preferably in a powder‑metal manufacturing environment. Must have experience providing support on a production floor.
• Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and practices.
• Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment.
• Understanding of the application of statistics, Six Sigma, and BPI practices.
• Ability to access mill and manufacturing areas.
• Experience leading, supporting and participating on project teams.
• Ability to provide mentorship to internal resources as requested within functional area.
• Proven customer service skills with the ability to assist internal and external customers.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal with the ability to listen intently.
• Ability to deliver results on schedule.
• Ability to recognize and communicate technical risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• Strong technical background.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Quality assurance process skills.

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, or disability. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job‑related qualifications.

Relocation is authorized for this position.