Process Metallurgist

Job Description

Primary Objective

Provide technical support related to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of products that safely and cost effectively meet requirements for quality and delivery, with a focus on melt shop (AOD/EAF/bottom pouring) operations.Position Reports To:

Director of Process Metallurgy

Responsibilities

Compliance with Quality and Safety systems and procedures

Review and disposition heats produced in the air melt shop.

Improve melt shop practices with regards to product/process improvement.

Internal interface to Management and functional groups across Universal Stainless plant locations

Perform statistical analysis and correlate process and product data

Support non-conformance disposition, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Lead and support continuous improvement efforts

Review customer claims and issue technical reports

Provide support during customer and regulatory audits

No supervisory responsibilities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving techniques

Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills

Computer proficiency

SEM/EDS operation preferred

Education

Minimum 4 year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science; Graduate degree with a steel making focus preferred

Preferred Experience

3 years minimum experience in ferrous metallurgy of Aerospace materials

3 years minimum experience in primary melting and remelting processing

Preferred experience with SEM/EDS including automated feature analysis (AFA)

Characteristics:

Self-starter

Self-disciplined

Driven to excellence

Meets commitments

Proactive

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely move around and work in an office environment

Ability to safely move around and work in an industrial plant environment

Security Level:

US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements

Sponsorship of visa will be considered for strong candidates

Access to confidential business information

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Full-time