Process Metallurgist Engineer

The Process Metallurgist Engineer will work under the Quality Manager to identify and  operational problems and defining standard operating procedures, to meet manufacturing and business requirements.

As a member of the ELLWOOD team, you can expect: 

• To be treated with dignity and respect
• Competitive wages
• Sign-on bonus up to $1,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans at affordable rates
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Company paid training to enhance you career
• Company-paid benefits such as Life, AD&D, and disability programs

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for overseeing adherence to policies and procedures in the production process.
• Monitor all samples and determine metal specifications such as structure and composition.
• Maintains calibration certificates on all lab equipment and measurement devices.
• Provide trainings to quality techs.
• Involved in the development and revision of Quality Standards.
• Participate in general process improvements and initiatives.
• Maintains the QMS, i.e ISO and AS systems.
• Perform gage R&R’s, support MSA system.
• Conducts investigation and disposition of non-conforming material.
• Perform failure investigations on customer returns/claims.
• Maintain all metallurgical process and prepare appropriate reports for all investigations.
• Provide support to all manufacturing department and assist in analyzing various materials.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by defining and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations;
• Abides by company policies and procedures.

 What You'll Need:

• BS degree in Metallurgical/Material engineering, related field or equivalent work experience; (Master’s Degree Preferred)
• Experience in melting operations with 2-5 years process and procedures development
• ISO Quality system experience
• Metallurgical testing experience (chemistry, sample prep, etc.)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing methods and procedures;
• Document Control;
• Problem solving and analysis including DOE, regression analysis; ASQ - CQE or SSBB a plus;
• Collaboration and teamwork;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Proactive as well as detail and results oriented with strong desire to succeed;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to plan, organize and prioritize;
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Syteline experience a plus;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level, along with possessing integrity and trust; 
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal work hours;
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally occasionally (10-25%); reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.

Ellwood Aluminum Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions at EA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, political beliefs, because of an individual’s engaging in protected activities or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CRF 60-1.35(c)