Metallurgical Engineer I/II

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets.

Relocation may be offered for this position.

Purpose & Scope:

This position supports the business by performing technically accurate laboratory investigations in support of customer service, quality / continuous improvement, failure analysis, and other manufacturing activities. In accordance, this position will apply sample preparation procedures and perform evaluations using materials testing and characterization equipment to effectively gather, collate, analyze, and report pertinent data. This position disseminates the results and recommendations of the investigative work via written reports, meetings, and direct communications to facilitate timely, cost-effective solutions / changes for improved product offerings and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory investigations as directed by the lab manager. These investigations will result from requests submitted by internal Technical Service associates, Sales associates, Manufacturing associates, etc. The requests will be vetted for value before investigations are initiated. Investigation activity will typically include the following items, for which the position shall capable of:

• The collection and identification of all samples and assembling all available information pertaining to the subject analysis, including related mill processing records, customer processing records (if appropriate), trends in related observations, etc.;

• Formulating and implementing a work plan, while anticipating changes and additions in the scope of work. Scheduling and/or carrying out appropriate tests to accomplish the stated plan in a timely fashion keeping in mind appropriate quality, etc.;

• Analyze results obtained from the tests performed. This requires arranging test data in a logical sequence, while compiling associated information. Review of the test data, researched information, independent calculations, and educated assumptions of missing or non-existent information. Possibly confer with other experts / interested parties and correlation with historical information/data to best understand the data. Based on this, propose probable causes and/or potential solutions.

• Effectively correspond with interested parties and required resources, via meetings, one-on-one, telephone, or email.

• Collaboration with other Metallus associates on root cause analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.

• Complete the investigation via a written report that documents the background, materials, procedures, results, and conclusions.

• Develop and maintain technical/metallurgical expertise in the areas of failure analysis, steel processing, customer applications, etc.

• Analyze data and identify trends from the automated scanning electron microscope-based image analysis system and immersion ultrasonic testing to characterize the micro- and macro-cleanness of steel and other metals. Track samples, load and unload the equipment, set test parameters, download data, complete the required data analysis and produce reports of results, as needed.

• Provide support by sectioning and polishing various samples for cleanness testing, investigative, or other analytical work based on guidance and instruction from senior professionals or lab management. Activities include, but not limited to, abrasive and band saw operation, grinding, mounting, polishing, chemical analysis, hardness and micro-hardness testing, acid etching, microstructural interpretation.

• Maintain the laboratories quality and data recording systems to meet and satisfy requirements of internal and external (eg ISO16949, ISO9001, ISO17025) systems.

• Maintains good housekeeping, a safe work environment, and safe work practices.

Technical Skills:

• Physical and mechanical metallurgy principles.
• Mechanical testing of materials (tensile, impact, hardness).
• Non-destructive testing of materials (hand ultrasonic testing & magnetic particle inspection).
• Aptitude in computer use for writing investigation reports and accessing data.
• Failure analysis techniques and approaches for steel and steel components.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, e-mail, etc.).
• Team skills but can also work independently across many tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Metallurgical sample sectioning, preparation, and analysis: Safe, effective operation of band saws and/or abrasive cut-offs for extracting samples from larger components, grinding machines for steel sample preparation, rough and finish polishing (both manual and automated methods), acid etching, and microscopy/photography.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy/materials science engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy/materials science engineering with at least 2 years of technical, mechanical, or metallurgical experience.
• Master's degree in metallurgy/materials science engineering.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.