Senior Process Metallurgist
Core
Provide technical leadership for Melt, Laboratory, and Continuous Casting operations to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost in cast iron manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC process metallurgist (cast iron manufacturing)
Builds
Gray and ductile cast iron products, including DuraBar® continuous cast iron bars
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Metallurgy / Cast iron production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing process optimization and product quality)
Required skills
Metallurgy, materials science, cast iron manufacturing, process control, data analysis, root cause analysis, Design of Experiments, statistical analysis, Lean principles, capital project management, supplier qualification
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science, induction melting experience, continuous casting operations experience, metallurgical laboratory equipment operation, defect and failure analysis, ISO or Quality Management Systems, MES and ERP systems, Six Sigma Green Belt, SolidWorks CAD
Technologies
SolidWorks 2D/3D CAD, Oracle ERP, LECO analyzers, optical emission spectrometers, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and improve melt recipes, process instructions, and standards for molten metal processing; troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues; analyze manufacturing and laboratory data to identify trends and reduce losses; lead process improvement projects through data analysis and production trials; support new-product development and qualification; partner with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and support strategic initiatives; maintain manufacturing standards and technical documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC