Technical Director

Job Description

Wyman-Gordon, located in Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel based and titanium alloys. Full Heat Treating, Machining and Testing on site. This growing, $250 million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).

The Technical Director is responsible to provide metallurgical and engineering leadership and support related to the development, implantation, and continuous improvement of processes and products that safely and cost‑effectively meet customer demands for quality, consistent, and on‑time performance. This role will have management responsibility over facility metallurgy, lab and engineering.

• Main point of contact with customers, regulatory, and government agencies on all metallurgy, lab or engineering related issues, and audits
• Develop concise operating procedures/policies across the facility to drive repeatability and core knowledge requirements
• Drive out variances within process to improve yield and reduce NCR/Scrap/submittals
• Participate in development of business unit/plant policy for areas that directly impact or are impacted by NPI
• Participate in teams of cross‑functional personnel for the purpose of reorganizing/improving functionality across ISO group
• Project manage new Product introduction (NPI) process in conjunction with engineering and quality

• Four‑year college degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • Advanced degree in Materials/Metallurgy highly preferred
• 10+ years of experience working in a metallurgical capacity, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment. Must have experience providing support on a production floor
• Experience working in ISO 9001 and AS 9100 businesses
• Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and practices
• Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment
• Understanding of the application of statistics and six sigma practices
• Ability to provide mentorship to internal resources as requested within functional area
• Ability to deliver results on schedule
• Ability to recognize and communicate technical risks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
• Specification interpretation, SPC, Machining Processes, Customer specifications and requirements, Calibration requirements

• Annual base salary range: $150,000 to $200,000 USD
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan (up to 30% of base salary)
• 120 hours paid time off per year
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Eligible for Long‑Term Incentive Program

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.