1239-Materials Science Engineer

We have an immediate need for a Materials Science Engineer to join our growing team!

Responsibilities of Position:

·         Ensure the safety of self and others by diligently adhering to safe work practices and procedures.

·         Primary responsibility is to Amorphous Metals’ melt processes but secondary is to all Amorphous Metal processes and products.

·         Identify fundamental drivers of melt quality and implement improvements as necessary.

·         Assess process variability and eliminate sources of special cause variation in our existing manufacturing practices.

·         Utilize statistical methods to lead specific optimization trials through the defining of key variables.

·         Perform analysis of process and performance data.  Use analytical methods to assess melt quality.

·         Research and propose changes to existing processes and procedures to drive major improvements in productivity and quality.

·         Identify and demonstrate alternate applications of new technologies to high-impact products/processes.

·         Assist production engineers in troubleshooting day-to-day production problems.

·         Work with production engineers to manage the seamless implementation of new process operating conditions and procedures.

·         Develop partnership with operations personnel for effective communication & continuous improvement.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors

·         Become knowledgeable with Company's operating procedures.

·         Support manufacturing operations.

·         Develop and lead continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

 Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

·         Familiar with high quality steel manufacturing.

·         Knowledge of interactions between refractories and molten metal, chemical interactions of elements in alloy production, and use of active refining in the production of high-quality steel.

·         Fundamental knowledge of interactions between trace elements, O2 levels, slag formation in molten metal.

·         Knowledgeable in the use of analytical tools for investigating quality of steel alloys.

·         Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player.

·         Excellent organizational, planning, & communication skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

·         BS degree in engineering discipline.

·         4-6 years’ experience in commercial production. 

·         Metals manufacturing experience a plus.

Full Time Benefits Start on Day 1!

To be discussed during the interview process