Metallurgical Engineer

EJ; Ardmore (OK); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation

Holidays

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

HSA with employer match

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus program

Descripción de la vacante

EJ Ardmore Foundry in Ardmore, Oklahoma, seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to oversee the metal and sand labs and quality technicians, ensuring iron meets standards and driving process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Material Science/Metallurgy and 3+ years of related experience, plus Lean/Six Sigma expertise. The candidate will support production, participate in quality systems, and contribute to R&D initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Three or more years of related experience with ferrous iron chemistry and structure.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and strong team participation.

Responsabilidades

• Oversees Metal lab, Sand Lab and Quality technicians.
• Ensures testing procedures and documentation meet standards.
• Maintains product quality within specified parameters and takes corrective actions.
• Provides technical support for quality issues and process improvements.
• Leads various research and improvement projects.

Conocimientos

Lab supervision

Metallurgical analysis

Quality control

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Material Science/Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

EJ has an immediate opening for a Metallurgical Engineer

Generous Benefit Package that includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: EJ Ardmore Foundry, Ardmore Oklahoma

SUMMARY

Oversees the operation of the Metal lab, Sand lab, and Quality technicians, confirming that all the necessary testing is being conducted to ensure that the iron produced meets associated standards. Provides technical support in the analysis of quality issues, process improvements, and various special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises Metal lab, Sand Lab and at times, Quality technicians involved.
• Oversees lab testing techniques and maintenance of appropriate test documentation.
• Ensures that all technical parameters are within specified ranges or take the necessary actions to correct and maintain product quality.
• Ensures that test procedures and equipment comply with applicable standards.
• Ensures that the finished product conforms to customer specifications.
• Conducts analysis of casting defects and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Investigates quality problems related to metallurgical or sand issues and makes recommendations on corrective actions.
• Conducts various research projects in a variety of areas including technical improvements, process improvements, variation reduction, etc.
• Provides technical expertise to production employees and offers specific process improvement recommendations to fulfill quality expectations.
• Assist in the management of various quality systems: ISO, BNQ, NF, UL, Kitemark, etc.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required: Material Science, Metallurgy, or Metallurgical Engineering, strongly preferred. Three or more years of related experience, with solid knowledge of chemical and structural make up of ferrous iron, preferred. Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Methodology and strong team participation, a plus. May consider recent metallurgical program graduates for a developmental position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet within the office setting but may be moderate to loud in production areas.

EJ is proud to be 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, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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