Forging Engineer

Hanwha Power; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Power is seeking a Forging Engineer in the Town of Florida, NY. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering and at least 2 years of experience with metal alloys used in gas turbines.

The responsibilities include reviewing manufacturing processes, performing material assessments, and conducting root cause analyses. The candidate should be detail-oriented, capable of interpreting engineering prints, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of wrought, formed, and forged steel, cobalt, and nickel alloys.
• 2+ years experience conducting evaluations of microstructure and defects.
• Available for travel to suppliers for qualification reviews and audits.

Responsibilities

• Review and execute approval of special manufacturing processes with metallurgical requirements.
• Perform material related non-conformance assessments.
• Conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

Knowledge of wrought, formed, and forged steel

2+ years experience with metal alloys for gas turbines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to interpret engineering prints

Knowledge of protective coatings for gas turbine components

Detail-oriented and self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering

Job description

Seeking a Forging Engineer with basic knowledge of wrought, formed, and forged steel, cobalt, and nickel alloys. This includes understanding the effects of manufacturing processing and heat treatment on properties.

The essential functions of the job include the following:

• Review and execute approval of special manufacturing processes that have metallurgical requirements
• Material related non-conformance assessments and dispositions
• Root cause analysis
• Gas turbine material selection: Stainless steel, low carbon steel, nickel, and cobalt alloys for components throughout the gas turbine. This includes:
• Forgings, sheet metal, plate, bar
• Responsible for material and process qualification specification creation and revisions
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering, or related field

Skills/Experience

• 2+ years of experience with metal alloys used for gas turbines preferred
• 2+ years Experience conducting evaluations of microstructure and defects
• Available for travel to suppliers for qualification review and audits as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software
• Must be a detail-oriented, high energy, self-starter with the ability to drive the successful completion of projects within specified time frames
• Process and team-oriented; able to work with a diverse workforce
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Trustworthy, quick learning, innovative and reliable
• Familiar with commercial material specifications – domestic and international
• Able to interpret engineering prints
• Knowledge of welding / brazing processes preferred
• Knowledge of protective coatings for gas turbine components preferred
• Investment casting process

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