Metallurgist

Metal Technologies•Auburn, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Metallurgist will manage and oversee the sand and metallurgical labs. This includes establishing procedures, maintaining equipment calibration, and training personnel. The role involves performing microstructure analysis for data collection, problem resolution, and determining allowable ranges. The Metallurgist will provide technical support for chemistry ranges, inoculation procedures, and temperatures, and collaborate with manufacturing and engineering on defect analysis and process improvements. They will also work with vendors on material selection and alternative methods, maintain records for ISO/IATF16949 compliance, and be involved in raw material procurement. Additionally, the Metallurgist will coordinate customer material certification, verification reporting, and documentation sign-off, provide input for calibration, assess measuring device performance, and review/revise lab procedures. They will supervise sample preparation and cataloging for microanalysis, implement necessary changes, maintain records and archives, participate in advanced quality planning, and work with all departments to improve quality, reduce costs, and develop new markets.

Requirements

Knowledge of chemical analysis methods.
Knowledge and ability to utilize a PC and related software.
Engineering degree, preferably in the materials sciences.
At least two years metallurgical experience in said areas.
Exposure to/understanding of ISO/IATF16949 requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee sand and metallurgical labs.
Establish procedures for the labs.
Maintain calibration of lab equipment.
Train lab personnel.
Perform microstructure analysis on a regular basis for data collection, problem resolution, and determining allowable ranges.
Provide technical support in determining chemistry ranges, inoculation procedures, temperatures, etc.
Work closely with manufacturing and engineering regarding defect analysis and process improvements.
Work with vendors in selecting proper materials and exploring alternative methods and procedures.
Maintain records to meet ISO/IATF16949 requirements.
Be involved with the procurement and purchasing of raw materials used in the foundry operation.
Coordinate customer material certification and verification reporting.
Sign off on all required documentation.
Provide input for calibration and assess performance of all measuring devices for chemistry and temperature.
Review and revise lab procedures if necessary.
Supervise the current sample preparation and cataloging procedure for microanalysis.
Implement any needed changes as they become apparent.
Maintain records and sample archives.
Participate in advanced quality planning.
Work with all departments to improve quality, reduce costs and help develop new markets.