Product Engineer

Job description


SUMMARY


The position of Product Engineer will be required to provide technical interface between the customer and Special Metals Corporation. Provide materials engineering input and to give direction and guidance in all phases of the product life cycle, from inception through introduction into the marketplace.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Work on technical matters relating to nickel alloys.
• Assess and analyze structures of various metals.
• Develop, establish and document new and improved procedures and methods for metal production.
• Establish Company process standards.
• Initiate, manage and monitor experimental and product testing projects.
• Perform root-cause failure analysis.
• Monitor alloy performance and evaluate material deterioration.
• Provide engineering direction in order to optimize the production of alloys.
• Perform characterization of new product.
• Responsible for providing technical oversight for specified development programs:


o Technical advice to customers and overall technical assistance to the Company's Manufacturing Department in selected product lines.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.


QUALIFICATIONS


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• BS in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• One to three years of experience in a manufacturing (alloys) environment.


SPECIAL SKILLS
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices VAR/VIM/ESR melting, Hot & Cold Rolling, Forging and Extrusion.
• Familiar with metallurgy principles and equipment for the purpose of tracking and implementing internal changes.
• Conduct necessary experimental work to verify concepts, establish mill capacity in order to produce and obtain customer validation to ensure product development and implementation. COMPETENCIES • Excellent computer skills • Lots of initiative • Great organizational skills • The ability to explain design ideas and plans clearly • Confident decision-making ability • Excellent communication skills • The ability to work within budgets and to deadlines • A comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal regulations ADDITIONAL NOTES • The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.


Job Type: Full-time


Salary: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntington, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person