Product Metallurgist

Provide technical support related to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of products that safely and cost effectively meet requirements for quality and delivery.

Implementation of new products to commercial status

Manager of Product Metallurgy

Internal interface to Management and functional groups at across Universal Stainless plant locations

External interface to customers and special process contractors, including mechanical testing, heat treatment, non-destructive testing

Review customer specifications

Create work instructions and test plans

In conjunction with plant based technical groups, coordinate and monitor manufacturing trials across Universal Stainless plant locations

Create product qualification approval packages

Create Fixed Process / Method of Manufacture documents

Develop certification documentation for new products

Perform statistical analysis and correlate process and product data

Develop and support product improvement and cost reduction programs

Support non-conformance disposition, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Compliance with Quality systems and procedures

Internal auditor

No supervisory responsibilities

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving techniques

Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills

Computer proficiency

Minimum 4 year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

2 years minimum experience in ferrous metallurgy of Aerospace materials

2 years minimum experience in ferrous microstructure - mechanical test correlation

Experience in primary melting and remelting processing is preferred

Experience in hot working and heat treatment processing is preferred

Experience in non-destructive test interpretation is preferred

Lead Product Development experience is preferred

Self-starter

Self-disciplined

Driven to excellence

Meets commitments

Proactive

Speaking, hearing, near and far eyesight

Ability to safely move around and work in an office environment

Ability to safely move around and work in an industrial plant environment

US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements

Access to confidential business information