Metallurgist

Provide metallurgical and related technical support to the organization. Develop methods with the launch of new products to improve foundry processes and product quality. Direct research projects to reduce scrap and improve cost per unit. Conduct tests, investigations in problem areas, train, test and certify others in metallurgical processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the metallurgical test function for the operation by planning testing, evaluation of test results and investigation of test failures
• Training, evaluation and qualification of test lab personnel to run equipment, preparation of necessary work instructions related to the test lab operation
• Conduct testing to investigate the cause of the problem, determine alternatives to improve existing casting processes
• Assist with research on scrap and cost reduction; assist in launching new jobs
• Coordinate and conduct specialized training in metallurgical related subjects
• Establish and refine the melt practices for the operation
• Work with other technical staff to develop melting and heat treating processes to obtain desired characteristics such as strength, ductility and hardness
• Establish and refine melt practices for the operation, at the direction of the director of quality
• Support daily lab operations as needed
• Coordination of internal heat treat both standard production and salvage work.
• Management of pressure pour operation including coordination of process controls and capital reline projects.
• Selection and implementation of foundry capital equipment.
• Coordination with purchasing staff the evaluation and acquisition of new raw material options.
• Failure analysis of customer returned product.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in chemistry or equivalent (such as metallurgical engineering)
• 5+ years related metallurgical work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of cast alloys and microstructure of castings.
• Knowledge of sand processing and heat treat