JOB SUMMARY: Apply knowledge of material science and provide guidance on product failures and offer design improvements to product engineering group. Researches, plans, develops, and optimizes process and product development. Works to improve the efficiency and profitability of the manufactured product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development of product design as it relates to material characteristics to inform material specification, manufacturability, and product durability and performance.
• Participate in analyzing product quality performance and assisting in root cause analysis.
• Provide support to resolve operational problems related to material characteristics
• Organize technical data, write technical reports, and provide analysis including recommendations
• Participate on various project teams focused on product conception and/or product development. This may include assignments as project leader or manager
• Develops and carries out test plans, supervises process trials internally or at outside laboratories.
• Works with engineering and shop personnel in fabrication of prototype products and

development of methods and procedures for testing products.

• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate policies and procedures.

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Sciences in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Broad metallurgical background and experience, including knowledge of wide range of metals and alloys including those specific to the aerospace industry.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, such as machining, hot/cold working, forming, heat treating and its impact on material properties and uses, coating processes, such as PVD, CVD, electro and electroless plating, and friction welding.
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment
• Lead failure analyses to determine root cause and develop, test, and recommend permanent and efficient solutions

The role of the Mill Metallurgist is to provide technical support to operations and sales, determine mill capabilities and answer customer inquiries, lead and assist in customer and internal corrective actions, assist in development/expansion of products and process improvements, disposition non-conforming product, setup production orders to meet customer requirements and perform other duties as assigned. Safety is the most important part of all jobs within company; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

BS degree in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering

Experience with steel rolling, finishing or galvanizing processes

Other steel mill experience or other metal finishing experience

Mini Mill is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Process Engineer. Principal duties of the successful candidate will include participating in safety and housekeeping efforts, helping with process and product development, leading quality improvement efforts, leading training efforts, utilizing statistical process control tools to direct continuous improvement activities, and working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure continuous improvement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Metallurgical or Materials Engineering

Experience with melting, casting, heat treating, hot rolling, cold rolling and finishing.