What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallurgist position at Randstad Engineering US?
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The role of a Technical Services Metallurgist is to develop, maintain and manage partnerships with the company's customers. This position will be based at the plant with up to 40% travel to visit customer’s facilities and training. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Having knowledge of the mill process and products to determine if capability matches customer’s requirements, and develop suitable products where necessary.
- Leading product performance investigations, determining root causes, and dispositioning technical claims.
- Understanding of service center processing and products.
- Communicating technical concepts in simple and relatable ways to foster understanding with both customers and our team.
- Collaborating with the sales team, product and process metallurgists to develop new grades/products or processes to support customers’ business and market needs.
- Collaborating with the customer to solve their steel related processing problems.
- Working with technical and commercial teammates from other divisions to support customers near or in targeted markets.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, or a similar technical field.
- At least two years of relevant industrial experience.
PREFERENCES:
- Knowledge of hot rolled, pickled and galvanized / galvannealed products
- Training in conducting root cause analysis and facilitating problem solving initiatives
- Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodology
- Familiarity with IATF16949 or ISO 9001 and 8D Corrective Action requirements
Salary : $71,000 - $110,000