US
Process Metallurgist
full-time•Dunkirk
About this role
Primary Objective:
To provide technical support related to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of products that safely and cost effectively meet requirements for quality and delivery, as well as process metallurgy support for operations.
Position Reports To:
Technical Manager
Responsibilities
- Sales Support
- Review inquiries and incoming orders
- Review claims and material specifications
- Review and investigate claims, write claims resolution reports
- Operations Support
- Develop manufacturing plans and procedures
- Optimize production processes; issue process change requests
- Analyze rejects and non-conformities
- QA/QC functions
- Develop QC test plans for orders
- Review test results for acceptability
- Release orders for shipment
- Maintain written procedures
- Oversee materials testing functions – Chemical, mechanical, NDT
- Assist QA Manager with internal audits
- Process consistency improvement
- Product quality improvement
- Direct efforts of Lab Technicians on specific matters
Skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, statistical, and communication skills
- Problem solving and performance improvement mentality (design of experiments, Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, etc.)
- Computer proficiency
Education
- Minimum 4 year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science or a related field
Preferred Experience
- 1-3 years minimum experience in ferrous metallurgy of Aerospace materials
- 1-3 years minimum experience in hot working and heat treatment processing
Characteristics:
- Self-starter
- Self-disciplined
- Driven to excellence
- Meets commitments
- Proactive
Physical Requirements:
- Speaking, hearing, near and far eyesight
- Ability to safely move around and work in an office environment
- Ability to safely move around and work in an industrial plant environment
Security Level:
- US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements
- Will consider sponsorship
- Access to confidential business information
Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
What you'll do
- The Process Metallurgist will provide technical support for product development, implementation, and continuous improvement while also supporting operations with process metallurgy. Responsibilities include sales support, operations support, QA/QC functions, and overseeing lab technicians.
About Universal Stainless
Universal Stainless, headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including nickel alloy, stainless steel, tool steel and aircraft quality low alloy steels. These can be manufactured into a wide variety of grades and product forms. Our products, which are sold to service centers, forgers, rerollers and original equipment manufacturers, are further processed by our customers for use in a variety of industries, including:
Aerospace
Power generation
Oil & Gas
Heavy equipment manufacturing
Our specialty bar facilities have one of the broadest and diverse size range and product capabilities in the industry. We also offer conversion services on our Radial Forge and Universal Rolling Mill. Established in 1994, our experience, technical expertise, and dedicated workforce stand committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.
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What does a Process Metallurgist do at Universal Stainless?
As a Process Metallurgist at Universal Stainless, you will: the Process Metallurgist will provide technical support for product development, implementation, and continuous improvement while also supporting operations with process metallurgy. Responsibilities include sales support, operations support, QA/QC functions, and overseeing lab technicians..
Is the Process Metallurgist position at Universal Stainless remote?
The Process Metallurgist position at Universal Stainless is based in Dunkirk, New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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