Job Description

Description

SUMMARY

Metallurgists shall support the SIFCO Forge Cleveland operations by ensuring metallurgical standards and procedures are in place and being met. Supports new product introduction through contract review and development of manufacturing / testing documentation. Develops process control parameters and reviews performance to determine compliance. Performs laboratory evaluation of metallographic samples, facilitates first article / metallurgical qualifications. Develops laboratories to ensure capability and conformance to requirements. Supports production activities and documents issues and related resolution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

New Product Introduction / Contract Review / Change Management:

• Review and evaluation of customer drawing and specification requirements directly impacting metallurgical product integrity and manufacturing practices
• Develops quality plans and documentation requirements to evaluate metallurgical integrity of forged product during the manufacturing process
• Qualifies incoming orders to ensure specification compliance for metallurgical/special processes / complete review as quality representative
• Writing and communicating forge and heat treat instructions based on customer specification and B/P requirements; test plan preparation and maintenance
• Coordinates and prepares new part first article / metallurgical qualification approval documentation

Test Failure / Thermal Non-Conformance Review and Analysis:

• Disposition metallurgically non-conforming material and performs root cause correction action (RCCA) analysis
• Disposition of hardness and product test failures and determination of reprocessing requirements, contacting material suppliers and end customers as necessary
• Develop corrective action processes and continuous improvement programs for metallurgical integrity of forged product

Laboratory / Production Support:

• Conducts internal and external quality audits of metallurgical / special processes
• Lab evaluation including metallography and NDT micro examination
• Orchestrating maintenance and calibration of lab equipment with internal and external resources
• Releasing instructions for outsourced heat treatment and verifying approved sources
• Ensuring proper heat treatment through daily review of processing records. Evaluating forge and heat treat furnace performance versus customer requirements including detailed review of critical product
• Responsible for required calibrations per customer standards for forge and heat treat furnaces, including outsourced pyrometry work
• Preparing for forge and heat treatment portions of customer / 3rd party audits
• Confers with Manufacturing and Engineering personnel in planning, scheduling, coordinating and directing quality / metallurgical evaluation activities to ensure conformance to customer requirements and specifications
• Incoming raw material verification / release and product testing release, as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials Science required
• Aerospace industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 / AS9100 and NADCAP quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple projects / tasks
• Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to solve problems effectively
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Must possess solid analytical skills in defining problems, collection data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, ERP)
• The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers

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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential. We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion.

SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email [email protected].