FerroWorks, has locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA including McConway and Torley and Standard Forged, which have been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first US transcontinental railroad was completed. We have been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high-quality railroad industry products. As McConway is the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have and has led to a product line that includes every AAR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the US.
We are actively seeking a Metallurgist with deep knowledge in Steel Castings and Forgings to support our continued growth at McConway and Torley in Lawrenceville! In this position, you will provide your expertise in the areas of metallurgy and be a key member of our engineering and melt teams. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Defining metallurgical requirements and ensure compliance with AAR and key customer requirements
- Analyzing mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical test data
- Providing technical leadership for welding metallurgy
- Leading root cause investigations and drive corrective actions for quality and production issues
- Supporting customer technical reviews, audits, and code interpretation discussions
- Coaching and Developing junior technical staff
The position can have a primary location in Lawrenceville, or Mckees Rocks, but will support both facilities
Required Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of professional metallurgy experience, with at least some focus in steel castings
Preferred Qualifications:
- NDT, ASNT or CWI Experience or Certifications are a plus
- Proven Problem Solving skills
- Excellent customer facing communication skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field is required
- Equivalent Combination of education and experience may be considered
Work Environment:
- Work in office setting and with the plant
- Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
Safety Activities:
- Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
- Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
- Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
Benefits:
Health & Pharmacy
Dental & Vision
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
401(k) W/Company Match
Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
EEO/AA EMPLOYER/M/F/DISABLED/VETS
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of professional metallurgy experience, including some experience with steel castings
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- NDT, ASNT, or CWI experience or certifications
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer-facing communication skills
What We Do
With locations in Pittsburgh, PA and Kutztown, PA, McConway and Torley, LLC has been in continuous operations since 1869, the same year the first U.S. transcontinental railroad was completed. McConway has been able to meet the needs of our customers with a steady, dependable and economical supply of high quality coupler products. As the original designers of the first standard automatic coupler, continued innovation and craftsmanship have led to a product line that includes every ARR approved coupler as well as custom coupler solutions, which are all proudly cast in the U.S.
