Metallurgical Engineer

DescriptionStuller, Inc. is the largest jewelry manufacturing and distribution facility in the United States and an industry leader in the domestic and international jewelry sectors. The position of Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for material analysis and process control under the leadership of the Assay Manager.Key Responsibilities:Provide long term research on new metallurgy projects Evaluate technical feasibility of proposals from internal and external customers Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine the causes of problems and develop practical solutions Monitor production material performance and evaluate material deterioration Design and direct the testing or control of metallurgical processing procedures. Assist production in writing technically accurate and useful operating procedures Conduct or oversee tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality Review new product plans/designs and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, strength, weight, jewelry related properties, and cost. Submit metallurgical papers in periodical papers or journals. Present these papers internally and externally. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent 4+ Years of ExperienceFamiliar with metallurgical lab equipment and processes Microsoft Office Proficient Good oral and written communication skillsHigh level of interpersonal skills to collaborate with other manufacturing departments Team-oriented mentality Creative problem solving Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree or higher in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent 6+ Years of Experience Jewelry or Precious Metal Industry Experience Publications in Metallurgy or related field Familiar with fire assay, XRF, SEM, and/or ICP method analysis