Engineering Specification Analyst

About Us: Vulcan Metals Corporation is a leader in complex engineered castings, delivering critical components to industries such as Rail, Military, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation. With over 100 years of innovation, we’re known for precision, reliability, and making a real impact. Join us and be part of a legacy built on excellence!

About the Role: The Engineering Specification Analyst is responsible to perform a technical and cost analysis of all purchase order contract requirements to assure that the Vulcan Metals business unit provides product(s) meeting those requirements through all phases of manufacture at the Tacoma Foundry. Participate in customer, ISO, Military, and ASME audits and liaison with customers regarding specification analysis and interpretation.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Review and determine all applicable contract technical requirements of each purchase order

- Transfer the PO contract technical requirements to the site manufacturing system

- Identify and communicate any customer purchase order requirements that may be in error, need clarification, or cannot be met; request clarification, revision or concession from the customer

- Identify and communicate elements of risk outside of the Business unit's normal manufacturing processes

- Determine the applicable manufacturing procedures required to meet the customer purchase order requirements and submit those requiring customer prior approval

- Monitor requests to the customer for additional information or required prior approvals to avoid manufacturing delays

- Maintain records as required to support the Quality System

- Participate in customer, ISO, Military, and ASME audits and liaison with customers regarding specification analysis and interpretation

- Perform and report cost impact analysis to the Account Manager and executive management for requested cost variances

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required; a four-year degree in Material Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Experience:

Required:

- Minimum two years’ experience in technical specification review and analysis

- Minimum two years’ experience in industrial manufacturing

- Familiarity with ISO, military, ASME and/or ASTM standards

Preferred:

- Minimum three years’ experience in engineering drawing and blue print reading and interpretation

- Minimum three years’ experience in foundry industry (steel casting specifically)

- Previous quality control or similar experience

Skills and Knowledge:

- Ability to self-start and stay on task with minimal supervision

- Attention to detail and good deductive reasoning

- Ability to work well under pressure with multiple projects

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- High level of competence with the Microsoft Office programs, with strong keyboarding skills

- Previous experience with manufacturing software systems/ERP systems (Synchro preferred)

Pay Range: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Location: Tacoma, Washington On-site Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Why join our team at Vulcan Metals? We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.

Benefits:

- Successful applicants will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 once you commence work with us*.

- Competitive Pay

- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options

- Life and AD&D coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corp.

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corporation

- Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation

- 401(k) with a company match

- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities

- We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local programs.

- Sign-on Bonus payments are subject to meeting with policy and criteria.

Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Vulcan Metals Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

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