EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
Job Title : Metallurgical Engineer
Reports To : Engineering Manager
Job Status : Salaried
Job Locations : Pioneer, OH
Basic Job Functions :
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. manufactures and distributes engineered fasteners under the SPAX
- brand for the construction market, TRUFAST
- for the commercial roofing industry and TRUFASTWalls
- for exterior building envelopes and facades. The Metallurgical Engineer will work in project teams or acting as a project leader to develop innovative engineered fastening solutions for residential and commercial building applications. This includes developing, analyzing and applying material properties, heat treating and coating processes and quality engineering specifications to provide premium mechanical and coating performance. Projects may involve the research, specification, budget, acquisition, implementation and optimization of new innovative processes for heat treating and coating. The role may have ownership of some portion of a project or program of tests in the lab, responsibility of pieces of equipment for analysis, testing, and processing.
Our benefits include :
Free employee medical, dental, and vision insurance @ 30 daysSemi Annual Incentiv PlanEmployee referral ($2,000)New hire incentive ($2,000)Vacation time @ 90 daysCompany match 401k @ 30 daysBoot reimbursementCompany paid uniformsCell phone reimbursementEssential Responsibilities :
Product Development & Testing
Develop technical specifications / processes, propose solutions, and research alternatives for the heat treating and coating of products to meet code requirements, performance objectives, and industry standards.Develop feasibility studies to analyze the commercial and technical viability of new products and processes associated with material selection, material processing, and coatings.Plan, organize, execute and document results of experiments, plant trials and product performance investigations, responsible for reliability and accuracy of data and preliminary analysis of results.Assist with developing tests and testing regimes to demonstrate products are fit for application.Ability to independently isolate a problem and draw upon knowledge and experience to design an appropriate, well-controlled design of experiments (DOE) to identify cause and possible solutions.Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, heat treat, and coating applicators to drive process improvements under the direction of the engineering manager.General Floor Engineering
Evaluate current heat treat / packaging processes with the objective of preventing waste and inefficiencies.Design systems that integrate employees, machines, materials, and information to maximize productivity while achieving quality objectives.Collaborates with managers in establishing standard operating procedures for new / existing equipment.Assists with equipment design to improve process flow, productivity, quality, safety and / or ergonomics.Design and manage implementation of operator suggested improvements, as well as self-observed improvements for manufacturing floor.Evaluate current and new machine layouts to improve process flow, operator effectiveness, etc.Implement lean manufacturing principles and educate workforce for continuous improvement.Identify capital improvement projects with an acceptable ROI as determined by management.Work with manufacturing to reduce work-in-process inventories, maximize machine utilization, analyze downtime, etc.Lead project implementations as needed for automation and engineering needs.Customer / Technical Support
Provide technical assistance to manufacturing, sales / service, quality and customers concerning coatings, material interactions, heat treatment, corrosion, and product technical performance.Provide direction in failure analysis of fastening components, systems, and subsystems.Continuing Education
Recommend and attend continuing education opportunities to remain current on new applications.Work with area managers, engineers, and the training coordinator for continued in-house educational opportunities for any appropriate associate and application.Position Requirements
Experience :
Minimum 15 years of practical experience in a manufacturing environment, production heat treat environment (gas atmosphere surface treatment preferred), and component design.
Education :
Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering with a Masters preferred.
Required Skills / Competencies :
Represent company Core Values at all timesStrong knowledge of engineering principles, product design, and development.Ability to develop, analyze and report engineering data / information in a neat and organized manner.Requires professional communication and organizational skills in a team-based atmosphere.Ability to lead people, projects, processes, and resources associated with assigned engineering projects.Demonstrates a working knowledge of metallurgical processes related to plain carbon steels and stainless steels as it relates to fastener design, manufacturing, heat treating, and coating.Demonstrates a working knowledge of one or more metallurgical and manufacturing processes such as casting, hot rolling, cold working, annealing, heat treating, and material characterization techniques.Ability to balance priorities across multiple projects or work streams to meet assigned project commitments, timelines, and deliverables.Travel :
Limited overnight travel. Required weekly travel within the region (Bryan plant 1-2 days weekly, vendors, testing laboratories, etc.).
Physical Requirements :
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 25 pounds.
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Days
Position
Metallurgical Engineer
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
Location
Pioneer, Ohio (Heat Treat & Packaging)
This position is currently accepting applications.
