- Provide technical support related to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of products that safely and cost effectively meet requirements for quality and delivery, with a focus on melt shop (AOD/EAF/bottom pouring) operations.
- Technical Manager - Bridgeville
Responsibilities
- Compliance with Quality and Safety systems and procedures
- Review and disposition heats produced in the air melt shop.
- Improve melt shop practices with regards to product/process improvement.
- Internal interface to Management and functional groups across Universal Stainless plant locations
- Perform statistical analysis and correlate process and product data
- Support non-conformance disposition, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Lead and support continuous improvement efforts
- Review customer claims and issue technical reports
- Provide support during customer and regulatory audits
- No supervisory responsibilities
- Ability to communicate well with both technical and non-technical personnel
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, etc.)
- Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills
- Strong computer skills
- SEM/EDS operation preferred
Education
- Minimum 4-year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science; graduate degree with specific research or practical focus on steelmaking is desirable.
- Minimum 5 year's experience as a process metallurgist within a melt shop environment
Preferred Experience
- 3 years minimum experience in ferrous metallurgy of Aerospace materials
- 3 years minimum experience in primary melting and remelting processing
- Preferred experience with SEM/EDS including automated feature analysis (AFA)
Characteristics:
- Self-starter
- Self-disciplined
- Driven to excellence
- Meets commitments
- Proactive
- Ability to safely move around and work in an office environment
- Ability to safely move around and work in an industrial plant environment
Security Level:
- US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements
- Sponsorship of visa will be considered for strong candidates
- Access to confidential business information
Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Four-year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science
- At least five years of experience as a process metallurgist in a melt shop environment
- US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements
- At least three years of experience in ferrous metallurgy of aerospace materials
- At least three years of experience in primary melting and remelting processing
- Graduate degree focused on steelmaking research or practical experience
- Experience operating SEM/EDS, including automated feature analysis
- Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or 8D problem-solving techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and computer skills
What We Do
Universal Stainless, headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including nickel alloy, stainless steel, tool steel and aircraft quality low alloy steels. These can be manufactured into a wide variety of grades and product forms. Our products, which are sold to service centers, forgers, rerollers and original equipment manufacturers, are further processed by our customers for use in a variety of industries, including: Aerospace Power generation Oil & Gas Heavy equipment manufacturing Our specialty bar facilities have one of the broadest and diverse size range and product capabilities in the industry. We also offer conversion services on our Radial Forge and Universal Rolling Mill. Established in 1994, our experience, technical expertise, and dedicated workforce stand committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.
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