Process Metallurgist

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.