Technical Director (Chittenango, NY)

Superior Metals Manufacturing in; Town of Sullivan (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Metals Manufacturing seeks a Technical Director for our Chittenango, NY site. You will lead metallurgical activities across superalloys, oversee VIM processes, and drive continuous improvement in yield and quality.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Commercial teams to meet customer requirements and deliver best-in-class products. Reporting to the General Manager, you will mentor engineering staff, lead technical meetings, and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Advanced degree strongly preferred for leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site senior metallurgical leader and technical authority for specialty alloy production.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for superalloy design, chemistry control, and vacuum melting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Engineering team aligning with business objectives.
• Drive RCCA investigations and continuous improvement to enhance yield and product quality.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Commercial teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Metallurgy expertise

VIM operations

Process optimization

RCCA investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Technical Director (Chittenango, NY) (Finance)

Superior Metals Manufacturing is currently looking for a Technical Director to join our team!

Location: Chittenango, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $170,000-$220,000 but will be evaluated depending on candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities.

If you're looking to join a company positioned for strong growth - with real opportunities to advance - Superior Metal Manufacturing may be the place for you. We're proud to offer a competitive compensation package, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside a skilled and collaborative team.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Technical Director serves as the site's senior metallurgical leader and technical authority for all specialty alloy production activities. This role is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership related to superalloy design, chemistry control, vacuum induction melting practices, raw material utilization, process optimization, and technical problem-solving. The Technical Director partners closely with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Commercial teams to ensure products consistently meet customer requirements while driving continuous improvement in quality, yield, and manufacturing performance. This position also serves as the primary technical liaison for customers, suppliers, and affiliated CPP sites on metallurgical matters.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Serve as the site's primary technical authority on superalloy metallurgy, alloy development, chemistry control, and specialty melting processes.
• Lead, develop, and manage the Engineering team by establishing priorities, setting performance expectations, providing coaching and mentorship, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership for alloy targeting, specification development, trace element management, raw material/revert utilization, consumables definition, and melting and processing activities to ensure compliance with all customer and internal requirements.
• Partner and provide central technical leadership to each of the CPP casting sites, working to optimie SMM's processes and products to achieve industry-leading performance and yield for castings made from SMM alloy
• Lead a culture of cleanliness, precision, and process control across all aspects of SMM engineering and operations
• Direct and support all technical aspects of Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), including process optimization, heat reviews, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues impacting product quality and furnace performance.
• Lead metallurgical investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities related to process deviations, product quality concerns, and alloy performance issues, from discovery through validation of results.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment, and processing methods that improve operational performance and product quality.
• Provide technical oversight for raw material qualification, supplier development, and disposition activities related to raw materials and revert inventories.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for customers, supporting specification reviews, contract reviews, audits, quality concerns, and metallurgical inquiries.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Commercial teams to align technical initiatives with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead technical meetings and provide mentorship and training to enhance metallurgical knowledge and process understanding across the organization.
• Support capital projects, new process development, and strategic initiatives through the application of sound metallurgical principles and technical expertise.
• Promote compliance with all safety, quality, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Ability to work at the Chittenango facility

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in specialty metals, superalloys, vacuum melting, or related metallurgical manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with nickel-based superalloys and specialty alloy systems.
• Significant experience supporting Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) operations required.
• Experience leading technical investigations, RCCA activities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent strongly preferred
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of industrial engineering fundamentals: process flow analysis, time studies, capacity planning, facility layout, and cost analysis.
• Process simulation experience is preferred, including building and analyzing discrete-event simulation models in FlexSim; experience with comparable tools (e.g., Simio, Arena, AnyLogic) is acceptable, and academic or co-op project experience is acceptable for recent graduates.
• Demonstrated interest in automation, controls, and programming, and willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, including on the shop floor.
• Exposure to PLC or HMI programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley ladder logic) and programming or scripting in any language (e.g., Python, structured text, C) is preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical and electronics fundamentals, industrial sensors, or robotics, and proficiency with CAD software for layout development (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), are preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training, data systems or SQL exposure, and prior manufacturing, casting, or machining experience are pluses.
• U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) is required due to ITAR regulations.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art melt shop.

Growth Opportunities: Be part of a company that values continuous improvement and offers career development opportunities.

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vison insurance, retirement plans, bonuses and more.

About Us

Superior Metals Manufacturing (SMM) is a Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) company. SMM at CPP is a part of an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large 'function critical' products. CPP provides its customers with a 'total solution' source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

It is the policy of CPP Corporation to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity. CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

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This is a management position This is a full time position Pay Range: $170,000-$220,000