Metallurgical Engineer

Responsibilities

Primary Purpose of Job

Under the direction of either the Chief Metallurgical Engineer/LAIP Quality Lead or the Chief Quality Engineer/SAIP Quality Lead, this position is responsible for providing technical support for metallurgical product and process controls to assure the realization of Arconic business objectives. This position does not directly supervise other personnel. The incumbent communicates with all levels of management within the Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Commercial Departments, as well as with other Quality and Metallurgical personnel. Externally, they communicate with customers and suppliers.

Accountability Objectives

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Reviewing test release and supplier certification results, regarding product and disposition, to ensure the achievement of production goals.
• Providing technical expertise to the metallographic analysis of the material and processes of Arconic Forged Products.
• Determining the acceptability of micro features of metallographic samples from production forgings.
• Communicating new part qualifications and necessary technical requirements, from a heat treat or testing standpoint, to Production teams before approving the release of a respective product. Preparing documentation for customer qualification approval to ensure on-time delivery. Maintaining and updating manufacturing and technology instruction manuals, as necessary.
• Converting, translating, and communicating specified customer requirements to the Test Lab and Production staff, such as test quantity and numerical value to assure that all requirements are met. Evaluating test results in comparison to customer requirements.
• Implementing continuous improvement and stability activities for critical processes.
• Developing and maintaining QA programs, specifications, procedures, and equipment to meet customer specifications and Arconic quality requirements.
• Interfacing with customer representatives on Arconic product and metallurgical quality issues.
• Interfacing with outside suppliers to monitor changes in stated requirements to ensure compliance.
• Assisting the Chief Metallurgist in material and process development programs. Interfacing with the Arconic Technical Center and various outside universities.
• Working in conjunction with, as well as guiding and supporting Production teams to meet on-time delivery requirements and schedules.
• Supporting continuous customer and industry audits, in addition to all quality system certifications.
• Performing other duties as assigned.