Metallurgical Engineer

This position is responsible for supporting various metallurgical services, including metallographic and physical testing, product/process control testing and development, failure analysis, and problem-solving. The incumbent will provide leadership and support for assigned programs and projects to ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal engineering standards, and AS9100 quality system requirements in a custom precision manufacturing facility.

• Provide ongoing metallurgical analyses and physical test results for production process control, product quality assurance, and provides product and material analyses.
• Review drawings, compare internal and external specifications against manufacturing processes, identifies gaps, and provides timely information to address discrepancies.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing floor, including visual aids, instructions, inspection forms, etc., to support Production and Quality objectives.
• Conduct periodic Quality reviews and internal audits (Flight Safety, AS9100, Gauge R&R, Capability studies, PFMEA, etc.).
• Perform routine and non-routine audits on laboratory procedures and analyses ensuring high levels of accuracy in both testing procedures and evaluations.
• Serve as the resident "Subject Matter Expert" for Heat Treating and Chemical Processing activities with an emphasis on Nadcap requirements.
• Perform various tests including surface temper etch, macro- and microhardness, physical, and mechanical property testing.
• Monitors Heat Treat equipment to ensure that the requirements of any/all applicable industry pyrometry standards are met.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, processing parameters and processing methods conforming to customer and/or industry standards.
• Prepare metallurgical specimens for analysis, makes accept/reject decisions, and reports the results as required.
• Oversee the training, training requirement, qualifications, and skill enhancement of Metallurgical Laboratory and Heat Treat Technicians.
• Establish and enforce safe laboratory practices.
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to other departments as necessary.
• Interface with customers on areas of expertise and responsibilities as required.
• Develop competencies in areas of interest, such as Advanced Quality techniques, Continuous Improvement, Process Development, scrap reduction, etc.

• Bachelor's Degree in Material Science or similar Engineering discipline, with one to three (1 to 3) years manufacturing experience.
• Background in metal removal, alloy steel thermal processing (thru-hardening, carburizing, temper, etc.), chemical processing, AMS2750, and Nadcap requirements preferred.
• Physically mobile and able to safely perform routine tasks (standing, sitting, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs).
• Must have a solid understanding of business, cost elements, and manufacturing processes.
• An advanced level of mechanical comprehension.
• Solid analytical problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of the organization both orally and written.
• Desire to develop competencies in areas of interest, such as Advanced Quality techniques, Continuous Improvement, Process Development, scrap reduction, etc.

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