The Role
Provides metallurgical and process engineering expertise for manufacturing improvements and new product development. Conducts applied research, transfers technology to production, develops operating procedures, supports capital equipment requests, and ensures safety and quality-system compliance. Collaborates with manufacturing, production, sales, quality teams, customers, and vendors while documenting process activities and technical results.
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Description
Operates as a key resource to Company Manufacturing with metallurgical expertise directed to process improvement and new product development. Conducts and documents applied research and development projects for product and process improvement and new product development. Leads the transfer of technology to Manufacturing. Accountable for process improvement and product development activities which ensure worker safety and integrate with the Company quality systems.
- Provides metallurgical, technical and scientific expertise to Company Manufacturing focused on product and process improvements. Develops and maintains a strong technical competency in the core company thermite, powder products and manufacturing processes.
- Identifies and implements project work to improve the plant products and manufacturing processes. Conducts applied research to improve existing and develop new Company products and manufacturing processes.
- Leads the transfer of all process improvements and new products to Company Manufacturing. Works with Manufacturing Management and others to originate Capital Appropriation Requests and similar documents to support new or changed equipment, systems and resources.
- Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures, Work Station Procedures and similar documents. Accountable for process improvement and new product activities which ensure worker safety, and integrate with the Company quality systems.
- Remains current on new technology options for Plant products and manufacturing improvements and regularly shares information with the Director of Operations and others. Generates weekly, monthly and other reports to document and communicate all Process Engineering activities.
- Provides technical and scientific expertise, along with exceptional customer service, to Company clients, vendors, and related stakeholders. Offers technical support to Production, Sales, and Quality teams as needed, including reviewing customer specifications, generating process capability reports, and addressing customer corrective actions.
- Maintains a self-improvement program through participation in professional associations, attendance at conferences and seminars, completion of course work and readings to continua develop expertise in the master alloys industry and markets, process improvements, metallurgical engineering, materials science and to continue to develop leadership and coaching skills.
Requirements
- BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering or a similar science major, 5 - 7 years of experience in a molten/hot metals Manufacturing environment with emphasis on process improvement and new product development. General metallurgical laboratory skills. The proven ability to bring focus, clarity and results to process improvement and new product development. Solid skills as a leader and the proven ability to manage multiple priorities with timely results. A career with a succession of increased responsibility based on the achievement of defined results. The proven ability to work productively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, or a similar science major
- 5–7 years of experience in a molten or hot metals manufacturing environment
- Experience emphasizing process improvement and new product development
- General metallurgical laboratory skills
- Demonstrated ability to deliver process improvement and new product development results
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Career progression with increasing responsibility based on defined results
- Ability to work productively with individuals at all organizational levels
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The Company
What We Do
Kymera International is a leading global manufacturer of specialty metals, coatings, and advanced materials, including powders and pastes, offering innovative solutions across diverse industries.
