Product Metallurgist

Primary Objective·     Provide technical support related to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of products that safely and cost effectively meet requirements for quality and delivery. Basic Function·     Implementation of new products to commercial statusPosition Reports To:

·     Manager of Product Metallurgy Responsibilities·     Internal interface to Management and functional groups at across Universal Stainless plant locations·     External interface to customers and special process contractors, including mechanical testing, heat treatment, non-destructive testing·     Review customer specifications·     Create work instructions and test plans·     In conjunction with plant based technical groups, coordinate and monitor manufacturing trials across Universal Stainless plant locations·     Create product qualification approval packages·     Create Fixed Process / Method of Manufacture documents·     Develop certification documentation for new products·     Perform statistical analysis and correlate process and product data·     Develop and support product improvement and cost reduction programs·     Support non-conformance disposition, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation·     Compliance with Quality systems and procedures·     Internal auditor·     No supervisory responsibilities Skills·     Interpersonal skills·     Strong organizational skills·     Strong written and verbal communication skills·     Problem solving techniques·     Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills·     Computer proficiency Education·     Minimum 4 year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science Experience·     2 years minimum experience in ferrous metallurgy of Aerospace materials·     2 years minimum experience in ferrous microstructure - mechanical test correlation·     Experience in primary melting and remelting processing is preferred·     Experience in hot working and heat treatment processing is preferred·     Experience in non-destructive test interpretation is preferred·     Lead Product Development experience is preferred Characteristics:

·     Self-starter·     Self-disciplined·     Driven to excellence·     Meets commitments·     ProactivePhysical Requirements: ·     Speaking, hearing, near and far eyesight·     Ability to safely move around and work in an office environment·     Ability to safely move around and work in an industrial plant environment Security Level: ·     US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements·     Access to confidential business information