Process Metallurgist - Warren

Position Title: · Process Metallurgist · Reports To: · Metallurgical Quality Manager · Supervises: · None · Classification: · Salaried, exempt, non-union · Essential Duties & Responsibilities · The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work bei ...

Job description

Position Title:
Process Metallurgist


Reports To:
Metallurgical Quality Manager


Supervises:
None


Classification:
Salaried, exempt, non-union

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee of this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.

Process raw materials (such as Copper alloys, Aluminum alloys, Titanium alloys, Superalloys, Specialty steels and any other materials that the company deals with in ingots, billets, bars, etc.)
Advise sales on technical aspects of a "request for quote (RFQ)" through an interpretation of specifications or manufacturability
Review customer documentation to determine the requirements of the order during contract review

Prepare, update and refine the historical property data (grain size, mechanicals and any metallurgical data, etc.) to evaluate the capabilities of the company.

The preceding supports the quoting, design and design improvement processes
Ensure that proper thermomechanical processing is implemented
Become familiar with AMS2750E, pyrometry and NADCAP requirements regarding forge and heat treatment furnaces. Help in NADCAP accreditation efforts. When applicable, plot internal heat treat furnace charts

Contribute to continuous improvement analyses to ensure the product being manufactured will satisfy quality requirements and meet or exceed cost objectives.

Raise Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and advise corrections for implementation
Develop ideas to solve engineering and manufacturing challenges from current and potential customers
Participate in any product or process failure investigations and help provide solutions under supervision and guidance

Interface with customers on technical aspects of the order, interact with heat treat facilities/test houses and review reports to help progress the manufacturing process.

Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

To perform this position successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This position involves access to technical data that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which define a "U.S.

person" to include a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to meet these requirements or the Company's ability to obtain an export license on the applicant's behalf.

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years of related experience and/or equivalent education & experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Prior experience working with an ERP/MRP system is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge in raw material specifications and raw material alloys manufacturing techniques such as, ((EAF, AOD, VIM, VAR, ESR, hot working to make billets, bars etc.), mechanical behavior of materials, machining, NDT (Liquid penetrant, Ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing), Destructive testing (tensile, stress rupture, fatigue, creep, fracture Toughness)
Metallurgical knowledge of alloy families including, Copper base alloys, Aluminum base alloys, Iron base alloys, Titanium base alloys, Superalloys and Specialty steels is preferred
Previous experience working with forging simulation software is a plus
Demonstrated problem solving skills and excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Position is required to be on-site, occasional work from home with supervisor approval is available
Supports and demonstrates the Company's core values

Working Conditions

This position is designed to work full-time. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

An alternate schedule may be arranged or assigned based on the business demands, nature of duties performed, and other factors.

Occasional flexibility to work evenings or weekends may be required as job responsibilities demand. Regular work, after hours and/or weekend work may be performed remotely, if the capability exists. Little to no travel is expected for this position.

This position mainly operates in an office environment during work hours, but may be expanded to assist and support employees in other departments within the Company; Occasional exposure to production equipment and machinery.

The employee will manage multiple priorities daily and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of employees.

The environment may be busy and noisy. All required personal protective equipment is provided.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend most of his/her time sitting using computers and standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers and fax machines.

Occasional moving and/or lifting of 10 pounds, stooping, bending and reaching with hands and arms. While performing these job duties, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.

Weldaloy Products Company provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, height, weight or arrest record in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.