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Development Metallurgical Engineer
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What they do
A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$84,235 / year median in Minnesota
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Development Metallurgical Engineer Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Purpose:
Provide metallurgical engineering expertise to support supplier development, product development, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain initiatives. This role is responsible for driving process compliance, reducing manufacturing risk, developing material and process standards, and conducting supplier and internal process audits. The Development Metallurgical Engineer serves as a key technical resource to ensure materials, heat treatments, and manufacturing processes consistently meet TEAM Industries requirements and industry standards.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.- Develop, maintain, and execute heat treatment revalidation programs for internal operations and external suppliers.
- Conduct audits of heat treatment and metallurgical processes to verify compliance with customer, industry, and TEAM requirements.
- Create, revise, and maintain TEAM standards related to material specifications, heat treatment, welding, and other metallurgical processes.
- Serve as a technical resource for multiple departments by utilizing the capabilities and expertise of the Corporate Metallurgical Laboratory (CML).
Supply Chain:
Participate in the evaluation, qualification, and selection of new suppliersConduct Minimum Process Reviews (MPRs) and process audits to assess supplier capabilities and complianceDevelop and maintain quarterly sample submission schedules for offshore suppliers.Review, analyze, and communicate test results to verify compliance with specifications and identify areas of risk or improvement.
Product Development:
Collaborate with Engineers and Project Managers to recommend appropriate material grades, heat treatments, and industry standards for new and existing products.Develop new TEAM material and process standards where industry specifications do not adequately define requirements.
Support engineering deviation requests by providing metallurgical expertise, laboratory testing, and technical evaluations to assess potential impacts.
Quality Departments:
Support quality initiatives through metallurgical evaluations, testing, and technical guidance.Monitor internal heat treatment equipment performance through revalidation programs, trend analysis, and capability assessments.
Identify process risks, maintenance requirements, and opportunities for improvement while providing technical training as needed.
Perform spectrometer analysis and support TEAM Ramos Die Casting operations through material evaluation and trend analysis.
Reduce manufacturing risk by identifying material, process, and test result trends that may impact product quality or performance
- Demonstrate leadership commitment to the TEAM Industries Quality Management System and Objectives
- Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.