Metallurgist

• Responsible for the operation and upkeep of the corporate metallurgy laboratory in Westland.
• Utilizes company resources, primarily the metallurgical lab and technicians, to execute objectives including metallurgy lab work orders, materials R&D and special projects.
• Works with Product and Manufacturing Engineers to specify new materials, heat treatment, and surface treatment based on product application and manufacturing requirements.
• Conducts evaluations, tests, experiments and analyses involving materials used in valve train and precision components.
• Coordinates and oversees outsourced material evaluations and analysis.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining all material and heat treatment specifications and standards.
• Supports development of heat treatment processes and instructions at internal heat treatment facilities.
• Participates in evaluating and monitoring the performance of outsourced heat treatment operations.
• Performs and participates in failure analysis investigations and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Works with internal and external heat treatment facilities to investigate metallurgical related quality issues and in implementing corrective actions.
• Works with Purchasing Department to evaluate and select raw material and heat treat suppliers.
• Writes reports for internal and external distribution.
• Continually develops expertise in the materials used for the company’s current and future products.
• Supports VAVE and continuous improvement initiatives related to materials and heat treatment.

Assists in areas such as safety, calibration, and mechanical testing as needed.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering from a college or university or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in ferrous metallurgy.

Skill Specifications

• Strong background in ferrous metallurgy – specifically bearing material and low carbon steels.
• Experience with material characterization techniques including optical and electron metallographic and mechanical testing.
• Experience with various heat treatment processes including through-hardening, carburizing and carbonitriding.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively use standard computer software (MS Office preferred).
• Able to work on many projects at one time and to balance priorities based on multiple inputs.
• Experienced working in an IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 accredited operation.
• Experienced with CQI-9.