Senior Metallurgical Engineer
Core
Senior Metallurgical Engineer providing advanced materials engineering expertise to support Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations in investigating complex quality issues, validating new products, and managing laboratory operations.
Role type
Senior IC metallurgical engineer (materials & heat treatment)
Builds
Production quality assurance, laboratory capabilities, and technical standards for manufacturing operations
Domain
Heavy equipment manufacturing / metallurgy / heat treatment
Required skills
Metallurgical analysis, heat treatment process knowledge, capital project management, technical procedure development, laboratory operations management, failure analysis, welding knowledge, acid etch analysis, budgeting, procurement, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Ferrous heat treatment expertise (carburizing, direct hardening, tempering, annealing), project management, FMEA/Control Plan/SPC experience, atmosphere control knowledge, quench media control knowledge
Technologies
ASTM, AISI-SAE, ISO standards, 1E Specifications
Responsibilities
Lead resolution of complex heat treatment and coating-related issues; Provide metallurgical validation for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects; Execute capital projects for laboratory and manufacturing improvements; Manage metallurgical laboratory operations including budgeting and resource allocation; Develop metallurgy training programs; Create and maintain technical procedures and engineering standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC