This role is pivotal in offering expert technical leadership and materials science proficiency across the plant's operations. As a key specialist, you'll steer engineering projects, drive product quality decisions, and ensure the materials engineering excellence of our diverse product lineup. Your responsibilities will include overseeing certification reviews for materials processes, managing laboratory operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Engage closely with customers, coordinate external audits, and respond to metallurgical challenges by offering advanced solutions supported by cutting-edge testing technology. You'll manage projects, lead audits, and contribute significantly to the development and modification of heat treatment processes. Additionally, you're expected to guide and educate both laboratory teams and plant personnel, fostering a seamless integration of metallurgical and materials science knowledge directly aligned with corporate and customer expectations.