Metallurgist

MetallurgistThe Metallurgist assists in production and quality processes with emphasis in meeting customer deadlines, quality standards, safety improvements, scrap reduction, non-conformities, fewer returns and productivity improvements. Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate production processes. This position will ultimately gain a more thorough understanding of the company's material and processes that could provide expansion into new markets. Project work including but not limited to: Process development, Equipment evaluation, reduction of micro-porosity, selection of new alloys, etc.Responsibilities:Develop practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, yield, productivity, and costsDevelop and optimize process and product developmentApplies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potentialWork closely with operations and provide training to operating personnelManage Laboratory technicians in Iron and Sand labs.Manage metallurgical supply inventories and coordinate procurement process.Forecast scrap procurement demand and mix based upon Foundry schedule and communicate with purchasing.Write certifications for customer requirements.Provide metallurgical assistance to management, quality, engineering, foundry teams, and special projectsRequired Skills:Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field of workPhD desiredRequired Experience:4+ years progressive work related experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position including experience as a team member on project teams in a cross functional environmentIron foundry experienceHeat treatment experienceMachine shop experienceCompetencies:Ethics and ValuesDrive for ResultsCustomer FocusOverall Sales Process EffectivenessCustomer Effectiveness & InfluenceProcess Management & CompliancePersonal Development/Continuous ImprovementOther Compensation & Benefits:Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.Equal Employment Opportunity:Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.