Director Metallurgy/Engineer- Technical Director Job at Ellwood Texas Forge Hous

Job Title: Director of Metallurgy and Engineering The Director of Metallurgy and Engineering will be fully engaged with the leadership team, serving as a manager to fill staffing gaps and reach necessary staffing levels. This role involves collaborating to upgrade technical staff to meet current and future business needs, including retirement and exit planning. The director will assist technical teams in New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts and represent the company in business development activities, including customer visits as needed. Education and Experience B.S. or higher in Metallurgy from an accredited college or university required. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Metallurgist/Materials Engineer. Supervisory and team leadership skills are preferred. Skills and Abilities Strong background in report development and presentation of findings. Excellent communication skills related to metallurgy and support topics. Ability to work well with others in various environments. Knowledge of physical and chemical metallurgy test procedures. Familiarity with operation and maintenance of lab testing equipment. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Strong math, computer, and decision-making skills. Experience with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Leadership experience in managing or leading teams is preferred. Experience in Closed Die Forging, Aerospace, and Steel industries within forging is preferred. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate research findings effectively. Innovative, persistent, and detail-oriented. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the technical organization, including metallurgy and design engineering. Refine policies and procedures to standardize and optimize operations. Manage and direct technical staff. Conduct analysis to identify and implement continuous improvement activities. Represent the organization to customers, suppliers, and certifying agencies. Conduct metallurgical investigations related to process control and product development. Provide material recommendations for new product development to meet industry and customer requirements. Organize and supervise failure analysis. Write accurate technical reports on causes and corrective actions. Handle dispositions of non-conformance issues. Direct material and product analysis, including sample preparation and data analysis. Collaborate with QA to conduct training and develop QA/QC processes. Analyze production and material limitations, standardize manufacturing specifications. Design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. Interface with other organizational functions. Provide technical expertise on raw materials procurement and usage. Qualifications Educational requirement: Bachelor's of Engineering (required). Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is committed to informing applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Director of Metallurgy and Engineering will be fully engaged with the leadership team, serving as a manager to fill staffing gaps and reach necessary staffing levels . This role involves collaborating to upgrade technical staff to meet current and future business needs . The director will assist technical teams in New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts and represent the company in business development activities . En Español: Título de trabajo: Director de Metallurgia e Ingeniería El director de Metalurgia y Ingenieria estará plenamente involucrado con el equipo de liderazgo, sirviendo como gerente para llenar las lagunas en el personal y alcanzar los niveles de personal necesarios. Este papel implica colaborar para mejorar al personal técnico para satisfacer las necesidades actuales y futuras del negocio, incluida la planificación de jubilación y salida. El director ayudará a los equipos técnicos en los esfuerzos de introducción de nuevos productos (NPI) y representará a la compañía en actividades de desarrollo empresarial, incluyendo visitas a clientes según sea necesario. Se requiere educación y experiencia superior en metalúrgica desde una universidad o colegio acreditado. Un mínimo de diez (10) años de experiencia como ingeniero de industrias/materiales. Fuertes habilidades para resolver problemas y la capacidad de comunicar eficazmente los hallazgos de investigación. Innovador, persistente y orientado al detalle. Duties esenciales y responsabilidades lideran a la organización técnica, incluida la metalurgia e ingeniería del diseño. Refinar políticas y procedimientos para estandarizar y optimizar las operaciones. Gestionar y dirigir el personal técnico. Llevar a cabo análisis para identificar e implementar actividades de mejora continua. Representar la organización ante clientes, proveedores y agencias de certificación. Conducir investigaciones metallúrgicas relacionadas con el control de procesos y desarrollo de productos. Proporcionar recomendaciones materiales para el desarrollo de nuevos productos para satisfacer las necesidades de la industria y el cliente. Organizar y supervisar el análisis de fallas. Escribir informes técnicos precisos sobre causas y acciones correctivas. Manejar disposiciones de pruebas no conformes. Análisis directo de material y producto, incluyendo preparación de muestras y análisis de datos. Colaborar con QA para desarrollar y llevar a cabo una capacitación especializada / AQC. Analizar procesos de fabricación de materias primas y otros requisitos básicos y mecanismos educativos (Dirección). 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