Performs actions defined by customers to complete component manufacturing documentation and obtain customer approvals, as required, to qualify as a source for production of specific products. Interfaces with customer technical personnel in the definition of the most producible and cost-effective component to accomplish customer requirements.

Investigates and initiates corrective action on manufacturing problems arising in the manufacture of products and in manufacturing problems associated with the inspection and testing of products.

Establishes operating equipment specifications, improves manufacturing techniques and introduces new process equipment to production. Interfaces with design personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.

Reviews and evaluates engineering changes and/or other specification requirements and performs technical liaison function with production planning and engineering personnel.

Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.

Prepares engineering schematics and parts lists for system components to facilitate manufacturing planning.

Provides advisory support in the analysis and evaluation of production practices from the standpoint of work simplification, value analysis, workstations and methods analysis. Compiles and evaluates test and production data, prepares technical analysis, recommends production methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes. Conducts analysis of method and time standards.

May lead specific and targeted product and/or process improvement efforts.

Assignments typically will include design and development, materials testing, preparation of specifications, process study, report preparation, and other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of assignments.

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.

2-7 years or equivalent knowledge / experience in investment casting.

Familiar with a variety of concepts within the field.

Must possess good communication and organizational skills.

Computer literacy is a must, including competency in general MS Office applications, technical computer modeling (SolidWorks) and statistical tools.

The Senior Research Metallurgist provides technical expertise in broad areas of materials and processes in support of all areas of the company.  He/she initiates and conducts new material, process, and 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.

Essential Functions

• Become a technical expert and thought leader
  • Initiate and conduct new product development, especially in the areas of new alloy formulation, materials processing, and innovative use of all company’s expertise and capabilities
  • 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
• Provide support within our company and to our customers
  • Provide metallurgical support to resolve day-to-day manufacturing problems with particular emphasis on deformation processing of materials
  • Provide technical support and training to the Sales and Marketing departments
  • Work directly with current and prospective customers to select appropriate products, or develop novel solutions if needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Form relationships with customer, industry, and academic thought leaders
• Produce high-quality, high-impact technical communications
  • Prepare well written, professional reports, whitepapers, and publication-quality manuscripts
  • Document new test methods to support improved product quality/ reliability
  • Produce detailed failure analyses for the Company, current, and prospective customers
• Track and report on the status of developmental and support projects
• Perform critical economic analysis of the value of new technologies and equipment
• Benchmark competitive products and technologies
• Supervise activities of member(s) of the R&D Technician Team