The Senior Research Metallurgist provides technical expertise in areas of materials and processes in support of all areas of the company. Initiates and conducts new product development, works directly with customers and potential customers to resolve technical problems, and assumes leadership of R&D during the absence of the R&D Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Initiate and conduct new product development, especially in the areas of new alloy formulation, materials processing and innovative use of all processes and materials.
• Assist with day-to-day manufacturing problems related to materials and processing and take lead role in the development of innovative solutions to manufacturing problems.
• Provide technical support to the Sales and Marketing departments.
• Work directly with customers and prospects to select appropriate products.
• Perform detailed failure analyses for company, customers, and prospects.
• Prepare well-written, professional reports for both internal and external use.
• Provide technical training, and support of, field sales personnel.
• Maintain working knowledge of technological developments in both new and existing markets and keep upper management aware of potential impact of these changes.
• Support new product development activities of others within the company.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervise activities of R&D technician(s).
• Undertake special projects as requested by the R&D Manager.
• Develop and document new test methods to support improved product quality/ reliability.