Process Metallurgist

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc in Bridgeville is looking for a process metallurgist to provide technical support in the development, implementation, and improvement of products in melt shop operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality and safety, performing statistical analyses, and leading continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in a melt shop environment and a 4-year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a process metallurgist within a melt shop environment.
• 3 years minimum experience in ferrous metallurgy of Aerospace materials.
• 3 years minimum experience in primary melting and remelting processing.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with Quality and Safety systems and procedures.
• Review and disposition heats produced in the air melt shop.
• Support non-conformance disposition and root cause analysis.
• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Review customer claims and issue technical reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving techniques

Computer skills

SEM/EDS operation

Education

4-year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Graduate degree with focus on steelmaking

Job description

Primary Objective

• Provide technical support related to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of products that safely and cost effectively meet requirements for quality and delivery, with a focus on melt shop (AOD/EAF/bottom pouring) operations.

Position Reports To

• Technical Manager - Bridgeville

Responsibilities

• Compliance with Quality and Safety systems and procedures
• Review and disposition heats produced in the air melt shop.
• Improve melt shop practices with regards to product/process improvement.
• Internal interface to Management and functional groups across Universal Stainless plant locations.
• Perform statistical analysis and correlate process and product data
• Support non-conformance disposition, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts
• Review customer claims and issue technical reports
• Provide support during customer and regulatory audits
• No supervisory responsibilities

Skills

• Ability to communicate well with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, etc.)
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills
• Strong computer skills
• SEM/EDS operation preferred

Education

• Minimum 4-year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science; graduate degree with specific research or practical focus on steelmaking is desirable.
• Minimum 5 year's experience as a process metallurgist within a melt shop environment

Preferred Experience

• 3 years minimum experience in ferrous metallurgy of Aerospace materials
• 3 years minimum experience in primary melting and remelting processing
• Preferred experience with SEM/EDS including automated feature analysis (AFA)

Characteristics

• Self-starter
• Self-disciplined
• Driven to excellence
• Meets commitments
• Proactive

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely move around and work in an office environment
• Ability to safely move around and work in an industrial plant environment

Security Level

• US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements
• Sponsorship of visa will be considered for strong candidates
• Access to confidential business information

Universal Stainless is 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 or veteran status.