Metallurgical Engineer: Failure Analysis & Process

thyssenkrupp; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

And more

Job summary

The Metallurgical Engineer will support the concept, development, and design of large engine components, metallurgical processes, and sourcing validation. This role partners with facility teams, product groups, global purchasing, and suppliers to provide technical metallurgical guidance.

The position is responsible for failure analysis of field and shop components, generation of metallurgical testing requests, and collaboration with process partners to ensure product quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to self-start tasks.
• Strong customer interface and communication skills.
• Proficient technical writing skills.
• 1–2 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 1 year with a Master’s or Doctorate.
• Experience in engine component failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on engine components and systems.
• Conduct product audits and metallurgical analysis of PPAP samples.
• Disposition components for metallurgical conformance.
• Collaborate with process partners to improve metallurgical processes and validate new suppliers.
• Evaluate new products, processes, or systems for feasibility and design compliance.
• Prepare and communicate results to internal customers, suppliers, team members, and business units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Self-starting

Customer interface

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

The Metallurgical Engineer will support the concept, development, and design of large engine components, metallurgical processes, and sourcing validation. This role partners with facility teams, product groups, global purchasing, and suppliers to provide technical metallurgical guidance.

The position is responsible for failure analysis of field and shop components, generation of metallurgical testing requests, and collaboration with process partners to ensure product quality and continuous