Technical Product Engineer

All ELLWOOD Groups•New Castle, PA

15h

About The Position

Utilizing independent judgment, the Technical Product Engineer position provides technical support to the Sales Department and EQS customers for processing that occurs at sub-contracted vendors. Reviews and oversees technical processing of material at subcontractors and helps in dealing with vendor technical issues. Helps to ensure customer and specification requirements are met, and processing at external vendors occurs in a timely manner. Provides metallurgical support to management personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Material Science
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with steel processes/products.
Strong problem solving/analytical skills
Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization
Good verbal and written communication skills
Active and valid driver's license.
Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary
Strong work ethic
Willingness to learn
Commitment to safety

Nice To Haves

Experience with hot working operations (forging, rolling) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Reviews and provides technical instructions to vendors performing post-ingot processing. This includes, but is not limited to, hot work operations (forging/rolling), NDE, surface conditioning, and cropping.
Investigate defects for failures that occur at vendors and during sub-contracted operations.
Perform failure investigations on customer returns/claims.
Witness and oversee forging or other critical processes at vendors to help develop best practices and more complete technical instructions.
Provide technical support for operations at EQS after sub-contracted operations, such as discard practices.
Monitor sub-contracted vendor performance in terms of quality, yield, and delivery.
Provide technical support for vendor audits and supplier corrective action requests.
Assist with inspections on outgoing material, in any product form (ingot, remelt ingot, billet, etc.).
Must have ability and desire to work well with others.
Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company.
Meets attendance standards, including availability to work in excess of eight hours per day and weekends as necessary.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary.