Product Metallurgist

Primary Objective

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

Basic Function

·     Implementation of new products to commercial status

Position Reports To:

·     Manager of Product Metallurgy

Responsibilities

·     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

Skills

·     Interpersonal skills

·     Strong organizational skills

·     Strong written and verbal communication skills

·     Problem solving techniques

·     Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills

·     Computer proficiency

Education

·     Minimum 4 year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Experience

·     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

Characteristics:

·     Self-starter

·     Self-disciplined

·     Driven to excellence

·     Meets commitments

·     Proactive

Physical Requirements:

·     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

Security Level:

·     US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements

·     Access to confidential business information