Principal Metallurgist - Technology

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Carpenter Technology in Reading, United States, is seeking a qualified candidate for a role that involves providing technical services while leading project teams and mentoring staff. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering or a related field and have over eight years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will utilize advanced metallurgical knowledge and statistical methods to support internal and external customers while ensuring project success and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment is a must.
• Willingness to travel and access mill and manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical services to support company goals.
• Leads and mentors less-experienced staff.
• Manages functional project teams and solves complex technical problems.

Skills

Metallurgical principles

Project management

Statistical methods

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides a diversified range of technical services to internal and external customers supporting company and division goals.
• Disposes of referred, non‑conforming and off‑standard material, including RMRs and customer claims.
• Provides training and education to key customers.
• Leads and mentors less‑experienced staff.
• Supports, leads and guides peers, customers and managers on key projects and opportunities.
• Leads others in the use of statistical methods and experimental design.
• Manages functional project teams to solve complex technical problems, recognize business trends for alloy and process development, and plan and budget projects.
• Recognizes and communicates technical risk to management.
• Applies SPC, Six‑Sigma and/or BPI tools to identify project inefficiencies.
• Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science or a related field.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Interprets internal/external business issues and recommends best practices within the function.
• Has developed depth and breadth of expertise in own function.
• Effectively manages projects or teams and coordinates resources outside the own area.
• Forecasts and plans resource requirements for projects or teams.
• Monitors and controls costs for own work and may manage budgets for larger projects or areas.
• Advanced knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment.
• Knowledge of the newest and latest technologies available.
• Functional knowledge of statistics, Six‑Sigma and/or BPI practices.
• Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• Anticipates customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies new solutions.
• Leads others to resolve complex problems in non‑standard situations and develop creative solutions.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and makes appropriate decisions.
• Willingness to travel and to access mill and manufacturing areas.
• Assists others in the use of statistical methods and supports experimental design.
• Provides training and education to key customers.
• Supports, leads and guides peers, customers and managers on key projects and opportunities.
• Responds to internal and external customer needs in a timely and effective manner.
• Is self‑directed and serves as a mentor to internal resources when requested.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiates, leads and participates in project teams as appropriate.
• Delivers results reliably and consistently on schedule.
• Uses SPC, Six‑Sigma and/or BPI tools to search for and eliminate waste.
• Recognizes, measures and communicates technical risk and recommends actions.
• Predicts future needs for alloy development.
• Identifies potential new products, processes and partners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage and 401(k) with company contributions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.