Metallurgist Lab Supervisor - Military veterans preferred

Aludyne

Aludyne provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Description:

Summary:

Provide metallurgical and related technical support to the organization. Develop methods with the launch of new products to improve foundry processes and product quality. Direct research projects to reduce scrap and improve cost per unit. Conduct tests, investigations in problem areas, train, test and certify others in metallurgical processes. Manages the overall lab processes and the associates that work in these departments.

Essential Functions:

• Assist management in the metallurgical test functions for the operation by working with other technical staff in planning testing, evaluation of test results and investigation of test failures
• At the direction of the director of quality and/or the VP of engineering, assist and coordinate training, evaluation and qualification of test lab personnel to run equipment, preparation of necessary work instructions related to the test lab operation
• Support defect evaluations
• Assist with research on scrap and cost reductions
• Work with other technical staff to develop melting and treatment processes to obtain desired characteristics such as strength, ductility and hardness
• Establish and refine melt practices for the operation, at the direction of the director of quality
• Manage & develop lab staff
• Ensure all processes are controlled and meet plant standards
• Ensure lab 5S is maintained
• Ensure the calibration requirements are met
• Oversee timecards and schedules for all lab employees
• Review and approve all Material Certifications and send out to customers
• Order all items needed for daily tasks in the lab
• Determine if incoming material is acceptable for use
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned

Why Aludyne?

Aludyne is recognized as the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world. We have over 30 strategically located facilities across the globe, with leading market shares in several key regions. With this infrastructure, we are able to serve our global customers as well as meet the needs of local demands of speed, flexibility and efficiency.?

At Aludyne, we aim to recruit and retain smart, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It's how we deliver on the promises we make to customers, and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference.

Benefits We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and holidays.

Working Conditions:

Works in climate-controlled office 75% of time. Rest of time is spent working in the plant, exposed to heat, dust, fumes and noise. Must be able to walk, stand, reach and bend without restrictions. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Will be required to wear OSHA mandated safety gear while in plant (ear plugs, safety shoes, safety glasses at minimum).

Skills and Experience Required:

• B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent (such as Materials Science and Engineering) is required.
• The ideal candidate will have three (3) years related experience in a manufacturing setting.

Other Position Demands or Requirements:

• Must know and readily understand cast alloys and understand microstructure of castings.
• Knowledge of sand processing is preferred.
• Must possess strong professional communication skills in both written and oral form.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow-up on processes in a timely and accurate manner.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas now or in the future for this position.

Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

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