Automotive Metallurgy Engineer

UNAVAILABLE; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluminum Dynamics in Columbus, MS, seeks a seasoned Metallurgy/Materials Engineer to lead new product launches and qualification trials for auto sheet aluminum, from contract award to final quality documentation.

You will apply metallurgical principles to assess products, improve productivity and quality, and mentor teams across melt shop, rolling, finishing, and process engineering to deliver cost savings and robust processes.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive aluminum sheet production.
• Experience developing products based on customer requirements.
• Knowledge of Auto industry material standards – SAE, ASTM, ISO.
• Proficiency with Office programs and statistical data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Quality Systems IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 17025.
• Lean manufacturing experience with continuous improvement.
• Agile project implementation and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Launches and qualification trials from initial contract award to final quality documentation completion including development & refinement of operating procedures, manufacturing flowpath management and qualifications for mill
• Apply metallurgical principles to assess new products and requirements for performance, improve productivity & quality, approve equipment performance and vendor guarantee
• Identify and implement Auto product improvement opportunities for production advancements based on customer needs and feedback
• Work with Auto customers to provide solutions to the requirements, implement corrective action procedures, track new product or part trials at Customers’ site
• Lead cross-functional teams across the plant to analyze the rolled product to identify surface & metallurgical criteria and support root cause discovery and elimination with data driven and structured problem solving methods
• Contribute to product & process knowledge management system by sharing expertise and data in Auto Sheet Metallurgy, Products & Processes, provide feedback to mill and report the analysis and solutions back to the customer with key results and improvements
• Work with Auto customers, Melt Shop, Rolling and Finishing metallurgists and process engineers on cost savings and quality initiatives
• Provide internal trainings on Metallurgical Testing & Characterization of Auto sheet, and contribute to best-practices and knowledge management
• Support all ISO/TS, IATF, APQP, PFME, etc. requirements..

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Office programs

Statistical data analysis tools

Job description

Subsidiary

Aluminum Dynamics

Overview

Work with Auto customers and Departmental Metallurgists to ensure Auto product specifications are met while optimizing production processes for new products

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Launches and qualification trials from initial contract award to final quality documentation completion including development & refinement of operating procedures, manufacturing flowpath management and qualifications for mill
• Apply metallurgical principles to assess new products and requirements for performance, improve productivity & quality, approve equipment performance and vendor guarantee
• Identify and implement Auto product improvement opportunities for production advancements based on customer needs and feedback
• Work with Auto customers to provide solutions to the requirements, implement corrective action procedures, track new product or part trials at Customers’ site
• Lead cross-functional teams across the plant to analyze the rolled product to identify surface & metallurgical criteria and support root cause discovery and elimination with data driven and structured problem solving methods
• Contribute to product & process knowledge management system by sharing expertise and data in Auto Sheet Metallurgy, Products & Processes, provide feedback to mill and report the analysis and solutions back to the customer with key results and improvements
• Work with Auto customers, Melt Shop, Rolling and Finishing metallurgists and process engineers on cost savings and quality initiatives
• Provide internal trainings on Metallurgical Testing & Characterization of Auto sheet, and contribute to best-practices and knowledge management
• Support all ISO/TS, IATF, APQP, PFME, etc. requirements..

Qualifications

Required

• S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive aluminum sheet production
• Product development experience based on customer requirements
• Thorough knowledge of Auto industry material standards – SAE, ASTM, ISO, etc.
• Proficiency in: Office programs, and statistical data analysis tools
• Working knowledge of Quality Systems IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, etc.
• Lean manufacturing experience with continuous improvement for business impact and innovation
• Agile project implementation, good communication skills, and experience in matrix organization
• Strong leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.