Metallurgist Engineer
Victaulic
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Victaulic busca un Ingeniero Metalurgista para unirse al equipo de Calidad en Chihuahua. Supervisarás procesos de producción, análisis de metales y mejoras para asegurar que se cumplen estándares de calidad y seguridad.
Se solicita licenciatura en Metalurgia, dominio del inglés y 8+ años de experiencia, con experiencia en hierro nodular, moldeo en proceso y herramientas estadísticas. Ofrecen desarrollo profesional y beneficios competitivos.
Qualifications
- Bachillerato en Ingeniería Metalúrgica o título relacionado.
Responsibilities
- Supervisar y gestionar procesos de producción, procesamiento y análisis de metales y aleaciones.
- Colaborar con Ingeniería, Mantenimiento, Calidad y Producción para resolver problemas técnicos.
- Liderar mejoras continuas para aumentar productividad y reducir desechos.
- Mantener registros y reportes técnicos para la gerencia.
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Job description
Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.
Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.
Our sustainable solutions, made from high-quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigurable and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures.
Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:
- We build from within.
- We stand behind our people.
- We foster an environment for constant learning.
- We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.
We’re looking for a Metallurgist Engineer to join our Quality Team in Chihuahua. In this role, you’ll supervise and manage processes related to the production, processing, and analysis of metals and alloys, ensuring that operations are efficient, safe, and compliant with established quality standards. You’ll manage assigned resources and work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Production, and Corporate teams to resolve technical issues, optimize processes, and support the company’s success and growth in the sector. This is an opportunity to lead metallurgical performance, strengthen technical capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across casting and metal transformation processes.
- Daily process walkthroughs, monitoring metal transformation to ensure quality standards are met.
- Perform metallurgical analysis, laboratory testing, and material evaluations to ensure products meet technical and regulatory specifications.
- Optimize production by identifying improvement opportunities in existing processes and proposing solutions to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Ensure activities comply with applicable safety, occupational health, environmental, quality, and industry regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production to resolve technical issues and optimize overall operations.
- Mentor Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance personnel on metallurgical processes and requirements.
- Maintain assertive communication with Corporate regarding metallurgical topics, projects, and operational needs.
- Assist as a primary contact for issues related to the metal composition of casting products.
- Manage and train assigned resources to support technical development and operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate process records, test results, and analyses, and prepare technical reports and recommendations for management and other teams.
- Analyze metallurgical test results and material evaluations, and make decisions based on the available data and findings.
- Resolve quality issues by addressing technical problems, proposing solutions, and overseeing implementation.
- Maintain records of weekly activities, prepare technical reports, and update documentation related to processes and projects.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues during daily operations, working with multidisciplinary teams as needed.
- Participate in continuous process improvement programs.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training courses, seminars, conferences, and updates on technological and regulatory advances in metallurgy.
- Participate in team meetings, report project progress, and discuss strategies to improve efficiency and quality.
- Advance assigned projects, ensuring established deadlines and budgets are met.
- Publish a monthly quality report analyzing quality test results, including strength, hardness, chemical composition, and other applicable characteristics, and assess compliance with technical specifications and regulations.
- Generate and submit a monthly metallurgical analysis report to management, summarizing analyses performed, including microstructures, heat treatments, and mechanical and physical properties of processed metals.
- Provide training and coaching reports for personnel under supervision, focused on technical skill development and compliance with training requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a related field.
- English proficiency.
- At least 8 years of experience in a similar position.
- Experience in nodular iron manufacturing.
- Experience with in-process molding.
- Knowledge of induction furnace refractory maintenance.
- Experience with sand molding processes.
- Knowledge of statistical tools.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
- Experience with data and trend analysis.
- Experience preparing documentation, procedures, method sheets, and forms.
- Knowledge of geometric and dimensional tolerances.
- Advanced experience in metallurgical analysis, including microstructures, heat treatments, and mechanical and physical properties of metals.
- Experience leading technical investigations and resolving metallurgical and casting quality issues.
- Ability to mentor multidisciplinary personnel and manage technical resources.
- Strong cross-functional and Corporate communication skills, with experience presenting technical reports and recommendations.
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
- Career development programs and internal promotion pathways. We build from within.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
- Life insurance and savings fund.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another.
Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This role may also be eligible for competitive salary and enhanced benefits beyond legal requirements.
Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Victaulic, con sede en Easton, Pensilvania, es líder mundial en soluciones mecánicas para la unión de tuberías y ofrece tecnologías avanzadas y servicios de ingeniería para resolver los complejos retos de los sistemas de tuberías a los que se enfrentan ingenieros, propietarios de instalaciones y contratistas. Desde 1919, nuestras soluciones innovadoras han mejorado la productividad en la construcción y reducido riesgos, ayudando a que los proyectos se completen de forma segura, a tiempo y dentro del presupuesto. Con más de 6,000 colaboradores en más de 50 ubicaciones en todo el mundo, nuestros equipos ofrecen tecnologías avanzadas y experiencia en ingeniería para resolver retos reales en una amplia variedad de industrias. Nuestras soluciones sostenibles, fabricadas con acero reciclado clasificado de alta calidad, promueven la construcción circular al permitir que los sistemas de tuberías puedan reconfigurarse y al minimizar el impacto ambiental. Actualmente, nuestros productos de alta calidad se utilizan en más de 140 países y contribuyen a algunas de las estructuras más importantes y prestigiosas del mundo.
Nuestro compromiso con nuestra gente se basa en cuatro pilares:
- Desarrollamos el talento interno.
- Respaldamos a nuestra gente.
- Fomentamos un entorno de aprendizaje continuo.
- Impulsamos el cambio para construir un mundo más estable y sostenible.
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