Senior R&D Metallurgist
/in METALLURGIST Metallurgist/by Michael Heineman![](https://meta-findny.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/color-on-wht-icom.jpg)
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POSITION PURPOSE
The primary focus of this position is physical metallurgy with expertise in heat treatment of products. The position will be involved in activities related to alloy development and process optimization to ensure that finished products meet necessary properties for various applications.
In this role, the incumbent will supervise research technicians and/or coop students, and frequently provides technical direction to less experienced Research Engineers. The incumbent will work in the state-of-the-art Research and Development Facility. The position reports to the Director, Research and Development and has a close working relationship with other R&D staff, Technical Services, Applications Engineering, and Operations personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees the heat treatment lab and mechanical testing related to qualification of heat-treated products. Provides support to the Technical Services group at the production facility by developing practices for optimizing heat treatment and product performance. This includes conducting laboratory experiments and metallographic investigation for process and product developments.
- As an individual researcher, applies innovative technology to resolve processing or product application problems.
- Propose, plan and direct projects. This includes training personnel to prepare laboratory samples, conduct experiments, and record data.
- Recommends capital and expense items related to laboratory or operating facility upgrades.
- Independently interprets data and makes recommendations to management.
- Interacts independently with plant operating and technical services personnel on project or technical service activities (planning, execution, and reporting)
- Prepares clear and concise written and oral reports. Presents technical papers within and outside the company and may be active on professional or industry committees. Prepare technical literature to support company marketing efforts and intellectual property applications.
- Consults interdepartmentally and may serve on corporate task forces or cross-functional project teams, for example, leading project development team.
- Stays abreast of new technologies and competitive products related to the company’s business objectives.
- May serve as a team leader and frequently provides technical direction and supervision to less-experienced research engineers, research technicians and/or coop students.
- Demonstrates a good knowledge of standards and regulation requirements related to steel products.