Metallurgical Tech & Product Development Associate

Opta Group LLC.; Milan, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Opta Group LLC is seeking a Metallurgical Technical Associate to provide technical support to sales and customers, assist production plants, and contribute to quality control efforts across North America. You will develop new products, review processes, and train teams as needed.

The role requires a degree in Chemical/Metallurgical/Materials Science Engineering, at least 2 years’ related experience, and proficiency with Excel; Python experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role or educational equivalent.
• Experience working within steel industry an asset.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Python an asset.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical issues or concerns with existing products at production plants and customer sites as required.
• Develop and implement new products including creating new TDS, item number, BOM and testing high temperature properties.
• Recommend product formulae to meet or exceed customer expectations (Product Quality Assurance).
• Review manufacturing techniques/processes to ensure proper application of raw materials.
• Assist Sales with RFQ system (for Product Development Process).
• Provide product design/application training to Sales or Technical teams when needed.
• Update sales & plant production teams regularly on status of customer requirements to ensure accurate flow of information.
• Communicate with internal departments as needed; Sales, Quality, Operations, Technical, Purchasing, Finance, Health and Safety, IT
• Travel to various locations within Canada and US to support production processes, observe applications and conduct trials at customer plants.
• Provide and present periodic customer process reports at customer locations.
• Analyze performance data from trials, evaluate mode of failure, and improve products accordingly to meet customer needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Job description

Opta Group LLC is seeking a Metallurgical Technical Associate to provide technical support to sales and customers, assist production plants, and contribute to quality control efforts across North America. You will develop new products, review processes, and train teams as needed.

The role requires a degree in Chemical/Metallurgical/Materials Science Engineering, at least 2 years’ related experience, and proficiency with Excel; Python experience is a plus.