Metallurgical Engineer
2 months ago
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Michael Page
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Metallurgical Engineer to join our team at Michael Page. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing heat-treating processes to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain heat-treating processes, including vacuum hardening of tool steels, neutral hardening, case hardening & nitriding, microstructures, physical properties of steels, and troubleshooting of heat-treating processes.
- Design, implement, and optimize heat-treating processes for various metal alloys.
- Provide technical guidance and support to production staff and other departments.
- Train personnel on metallurgical principles, heat treatment processes, and quality standards.
- Conduct metallurgical analysis of heat-treated products to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Develop and oversee inspection and testing procedures for heat-treated material.
- Investigate and resolve metallurgical issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, including metallurgical evaluations, process documentation, and failure analysis.
- Maintain accurate records of process parameters, test results, and product specifications.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and environmental sustainability.
- Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a metallurgical or materials science role, preferably with a heat-treating or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate experience with various heat treatment processes and metallurgical analysis techniques.
- Strong understanding of metallurgical principles and heat treatment processes.
- Proficiency in using metallurgical analysis tools and equipment (e.g., microscopes, hardness testers, optical spectrometers).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills (e.g., Pareto Analysis, Capability, 8D & 5-Why methodology).
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge of PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEAs.
- Competitive compensation between $80,000 - $110,000.
- Bonus between 7-10%.
- 401K match of 6%.
- BCBS insurance.
- Dental.
- Vision.
- STD/LTD.
- Free Gym Membership.
- Flexibility in schedule.
- 3 weeks PTO.