Research Metallurgist

Title: Research Metallurgist

Job Summary:

The Research Metallurgist provides technical expertise in areas of materials and processes in support of all areas of the company. Initiates and conducts new material, process, and product development; works directly with customers and potential customers to resolve technical problems; and assumes leadership of R&D during the absence of the R&D Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Initiate and conduct new product development, especially in the areas of new alloy formulation, materials processing and innovative use of all Deringer-Ney processes and materials.
• Assist with day-to-day manufacturing problems related to materials and processing.
• Take lead role in the development of innovative solutions to manufacturing problems.
• Provide technical support to the Sales and Marketing departments.
• Work directly with customers and prospects to select appropriate DNI products.
• Perform detailed failure analyses for company, customers, and prospects.
• Prepare well written, professional reports for both internal and external use.
• Provide technical training, and support of, field sales personnel.
• Maintain working knowledge of technological developments in both new and existing markets and keep upper management aware of potential impact of these changes.
• Support new product development activities of others within the company.
• Initiate continuous improvement and operational excellence programs within R&D and support similar programs within the organization.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise activities of R&D technician(s).
• Undertake special projects as requested by the R&D Manager.
• Develop and document new test methods to support improved product quality/ reliability.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Technical understanding of company products and processes.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing ability.
• Able to prepare and make effective presentations to company employees and customers.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Minimum – BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering.
• Demonstrated understanding of Processing-Structure-Property-Performance relationships.
• Demonstrated record of preparing high quality technical reports, whitepapers, manuscripts, or patents.
• Required Experience:
• BS 5 years industrial research experience.
• MS year industrial research experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.