Metallurgical Engineer

Hanwha Power; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Power is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer based in Town of Florida, NY, skilled in wrought, formed, and forged steel, and metal alloys for gas turbines. The primary responsibilities involve reviewing manufacturing processes, conducting material assessments, and driving qualification specifications.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering and have up to 15 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills, a detail-oriented approach, and teamwork ability are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-15+ years of experience preferred in relevant fields.
• Available for travel to suppliers for qualification review and audits.

Responsibilities

• Review and execute approval of special manufacturing processes.
• Conduct material-related non-conformance assessments and dispositions.
• Perform root cause analysis for material-related issues.
• Select gas turbine materials for components.
• Create and revise material and process qualification specifications.

Skills

Experience with metal alloys for gas turbines

Microstructure and defect evaluations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of welding/brazing processes

Knowledge of protective coatings for gas turbine components

Ability to interpret engineering prints

Detail-oriented and self-starter

Ability to travel for qualifications review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering

Job description

Seeking a Metallurgical 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

• 0-15+ years of experience with metal alloys used for gas turbines preferred
• 0-15+ 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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