Metallurgical and Materials Engineer

Ball•Westminster, CO

1d•$75,400 - $105,290•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Engineer is responsible for working independently with minimal direction exercising latitude in determining the technical objectives of an assignment. Initiates and thoroughly investigates plant technical problems, researching alternative solutions, conceives and implements solutions for the department. Routinely presents to senior managers and directors findings and recommendations and leads group discussions.

Requirements

3 years materials testing and failure analysis in a laboratory setting.
Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment. Will take steps to avoid program delays or considerable expenditure of resources.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Makes presentations and leads group discussions.
Mathematical calculations, analyze and interpret data and make recommendations.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science and engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicates with laboratory service customers to define problems.
Investigates, selects, and performs scientific procedures as required by service requests.
Applies scientific techniques to interpret and correlate data and recognizes discrepancies in results.
Effectively communicates the results of scientific investigations along with appropriate conclusions and recommendations through verbal and written reports.
Acts as a technical liaison between contracted laboratories and operating groups.
Keeps abreast of new developments in materials science.
Exercises independent judgment in evaluating and selecting details of work to be performed among technical alternatives.
Provides liaison and technical support to other disciplines of the laboratory services department.
Initiates and thoroughly investigates plant technical problems, researches alternative solutions, conceives and implements solutions for the laboratory services department.
Ensure and maintain safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with customers (internal and external), vendors, and across the enterprise.
Accurate problem solving of higher complexity problems with completion in alignment with business needs.
Support standardization and continuous improvement through BOE.