Chief Metallurgist

Chief Metallurgist Precision Castparts Corp. - 3.0 Worcester, MA Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $170,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Technical engineering Workplace safety Team leadership Safety regulations Visio Statistical analysis Bachelor's degree Industrial equipment Productivity software Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Country United States of America /

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• / State / County Massachusetts /
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• / City Worcester /
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• / Division Wyman Gordon /
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• / Company Worcester /
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• / Function Engineering /
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• / Workplace Type On-Site /
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• / Position type Full Time /
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• / Job Description Wyman-Gordon, located in Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel based and titanium alloys.

Full Heat Treating, Machining and Testing on site. This growing, $200 million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).

Chief Metallurgist PURPOSE:

Seeking a Chief Metallurgist to lead and provide a diversified range of technical services to internal and external customers supporting the attainment of Company, Team, and Division goals. Candidate will manage a team of metallurgical engineers supporting all aspects of the Isothermal forging process. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Commitment to following and promoting zero-accident safety culture required. Position is responsible for providing Metallurgical Engineering support required to ensure that product conforms to customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Internal/External technical contact for thermomechanical processing operations, primarily forge and heat treat Provide technical support and disposition of input raw materials for isothermal forge operations. Identify, report, and provide technical substantiation for metallurgical deviations with corrective action to disposition affected product. Identify the product within all necessary data/quality systems. Develop and maintain operational and technical expertise with Nickel based Superalloy and Titanium product lines. Maintain, revise, and develop internal hot working procedures for all product lines. Primary technical support in resolving process-related customer complaints. Ensuring that the requirements of the Quality Systems Manual are fully incorporated in area of responsibility. Provides training and education to operations personnel and customers Participate in product/process continuous improvement initiatives. Apply statistical data analysis, six-sigma methodologies, and design of experiments as required to support initiatives. Assists in the use of SPC to detect project inefficiencies Participate in team-based, cross-functional activities including PFMEA, risk assessments, problem solving activities (8-D, 5-Why, cause/effect diagrams) and process audits Collaborate with Product Engineering in the development, evaluation, and standardization of new products/alloys and processing methods. Reviews customer inquiries and specifications for new products Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to improve manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety and product quality. Performs all other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year college degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field Advanced degree in Materials/Metallurgy is highly preferred. 10+ years of experience working in a metallurgical capacity, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment. Must have experience providing support on a production floor. Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and practices Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment Understanding of the application of statistics and six sigma practices Ability to provide mentorship to internal resources as requested within functional area Ability to deliver results on-schedule Ability to recognize and communicate technical risks Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Strong technical background Organizational and leadership skills Good communication skills Quality assurance process skills US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts. Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications. As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance. /

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• / All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. /
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• / Relocation Relocation is authorized for this position. /
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• / For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $130000 to $170000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors.

For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. /

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• / This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.

S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. /

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• / Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp.

is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. /

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• / Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid. /
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