Senior Metallurgist - Technology

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Our Tanner, AL location is an integrated mill manufacturing high quality premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products from melt to ship.

Senior Metallurgist - Technology

Job Description Summary: Provides a diversified range of technical metallurgical services to internal and external customers in support of the attainment of Carpenter Technology goals. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment highly desirable.

Primary Responsibilities for the Senior Metallurgist - Technology:

Responsible for the disposition of referred, non-conforming and off-standard material, including but not limited to RMRs and customer claims

Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements, and identifies solutions to non-standard requests.

Applies statistical methods to solve problems and design experiments

Assists in the use of SPC, six-sigma, and/or BPI tools to detect project inefficiencies

Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve processes, products, or services

Provides training and education to customers

Solves moderately complex problems

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Ensures a safe workplace

Promotes ways to improve the qualify and life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business

Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve processes, products, or services

Effectively manages small projects or sub-teams, including the coordination of resources

Forecasts and plans resources for small projects or sub-teams

Monitors and controls costs with assigned area

Provides support, leadership, and guidance to peers, customers, and managers on key projects

Works independently to address a range of standard and non-standard situations

All other duties/tasks as needed

Required for the Senior Metallurgist - Technology:

Four-year college degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

4+ years’ metallurgical experience

Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and practices

Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions. Ability to access mill and manufacturing areas

Ability to apply statistical methods, SPC, six-sigma, and BPI tools for decision making

Effective communication and interpersonal skills—verbal and written, with the ability to listen intently

Ability to recognize and communicate technical risks

Microsoft proficiency

Awareness of newest and emerging technologies

Experience in a lean manufacturing environment is desirable

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

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