Senior Metallurgist/ Quality (Relocation Assistance Available)

Nationwide Technical Search; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Full Benefits

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search is seeking a Senior Metallurgist/Quality for its Big Rapids, MI assignment. This onsite, permanent/direct-hire role offers full benefits and relocation assistance.

You will ensure castings meet customer performance specs, serve as the internal voice of the customer, and act as the management representative for the Quality System. Strong leadership in foundry QC and process control is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Quality Management.
• Experience: 5+ years in foundry manufacturing and quality, machining and tooling/gating design, blueprint analysis and interpretation, technical customer service, and management of outside suppliers or subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Customer Voice & Resolution: Ensure customer quality requirements and issues are addressed, and resolve customer complaints within established parameters.
• Quality System Oversight: Function as the management representative for the Quality System and ensure compliance with quality standards across products and suppliers.
• Root Cause & Problem Solving: Lead department managers in root-cause problem-solving exercises.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Share technical expertise and contribute ideas, procedures, and programs to enhance organizational performance and productivity.

Skills

Foundry manufacturing

Quality management

Blueprint analysis

Customer service

Supplier management

SPC

IATF 16949:2016

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Quality Management

Tools

CAD

Job description

Senior Metallurgist/ Quality (Relocation Assistance Available)

Senior Metallurgist/ Quality

Big Rapids, MI Area

Onsite
Permanent/Direct Hire
Full Benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
$120,000-130,000

Primary Objective: Ensure all castings meet customer performance specifications and expectations, serve as the internal voice of the customer, and act as management representative for the Quality System.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Voice & Resolution: Ensure customer quality requirements and issues are addressed, and resolve customer complaints within established parameters.
• Quality System Oversight: Function as the management representative for the Quality System and ensure compliance with quality standards across products and suppliers.
• Root Cause & Problem Solving: Lead department managers in root-cause problem-solving exercises.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Share technical expertise and contribute ideas, procedures, and programs to enhance organizational performance and productivity.

Anticipated Time Allocation

• Continuous Improvement Activities
• Customer Interaction
• Employee Training & Management Activities
• Problem-Solving Activities
• Quality System Adherence / Auditing
• Technical Plant Guidance

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Quality Management.
• Experience: Preferred minimum of 5 years of experience spanning:
  • Foundry manufacturing and quality
  • Machining and tooling/gating design
  • Blueprint analysis and interpretation
  • Technical customer service
  • Management of outside suppliers or subcontractors

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of casting technical requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and marketplace advantages.
• Quality Standards: Expert-level knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 and thorough understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Technical Tools: Expert capability in reading blueprints and working with solid/surface CAD models.
• Software: Working knowledge of computer databases, spreadsheets, and word-processing software.

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Strong analytical, organizational, project prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written/oral communication, listening, and teamwork abilities across internal and external stakeholder organizations.
• Professional demeanor paired with a strong sense of urgency, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.