Senior Metallurgical Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for providing technical expertise to ensure Technical Services has the ability to provide assistance and problem solving for Operations, and to interface with Sales and customers as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Works independently, with ability in at least three major areas of mill operations (Primary, Rolling and Finishing, Heat Treatment, Product Metallurgy) providing coverage in multiple areas as needed.

Develops operating practices to produce quality steel products meeting or exceeding industry standards and customer requirements.

Reviews manufacturing practices on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with established operating practices.

Design, execution and reporting of product development and quality improvement trials.

Interprets data and makes recommendations to operations management and may provide guidance and data interpretation on projects assigned to others.

Proactively initiates changes to avoid quality-related problems and/or to improve processes to increase profitability.

Provides input on capital expenditures in area of responsibility.

Work with Sales to respond to inquiries, develop production plans, or certify material.

Represent Company on external technical committees and/or industry association.