Metallurgist

Metallurgist Position at FerroWorksFerroWorks, with locations in Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, and Kutztown, PA including McConway and Torley and Standard Forged, has 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 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 requirementsAnalyzing mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical test dataProviding technical leadership for welding metallurgyLeading root cause investigations and drive corrective actions for quality and production issuesSupporting customer technical reviews, audits, and code interpretation discussionsCoaching and Developing junior technical staffRequired Qualifications:At least 5 years of professional metallurgy experience, with at least some focus in steel castingsPreferred Qualifications:NDT, ASNT or CWI Experience or Certifications are a plusProven Problem Solving skillsExcellent customer facing communication skillsEducation:Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field is requiredEquivalent Combination of education and experience may be consideredWork Environment:Work in office setting and with the plantAbility to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plantSafety 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 & PharmacyDental & VisionPaid time off10 paid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountsCompany Paid Life & AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life & AD&D Insurance401(k) W/Company MatchShort-Term DisabilityVoluntary Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramEEO/AA EMPLOYER/M/F/DISABLED/VETS