
Metallurgical Engineer
Caterpillar Brazil, Decatur, IL, United States
* Lead material analysis investigations* Develop metallurgical testing plans and analyze test results* Create technical reports and/or procedures* Effectively communicate results to our internal customers* Provide technical support to metallurgical laboratory operations personnel.* Support Met Lab process controls and compliance for certifications and audits.* Resolving issues regarding the design or manufacturing. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.* Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.* Planning and improving testing procedures and operations to make the test more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.* Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.* Provide support for lab management, ISO 17025 certification management, and local heat treat engineering* **Information Capture**: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.* **Standard Operating Procedures**: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.* **Analytical Thinking**: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.* **Effective Communications**: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.* **Design for Manufacturability (DFM)**: Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.* **Engineering - Manufacturing**: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.* **Product Testing**: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.* **Troubleshooting Technical Problems**: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.- 2 or more years of relevant professional experience including:
* ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation
* Familiarity with metrological traceability and use of metrological instruments
* Use of statistical analysis to quantify process performance and improvements
* In-depth understanding of ASTM specifications for tensile, Charpy impact, Rockwell hardness, microhardness, and spectroscopic chemistry analysis of ferrous metals.* Medical, dental, and vision benefits\** Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)\** 401(k) savings plans\** Health Savings Account (HSA)\** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\** Health Lifestyle Programs\** Employee Assistance Program\** Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts\** Career Development\** Incentive bonus\** Disability benefits* Life Insurance* Parental leave* Adoption benefits* Tuition Reimbursement
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* ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation
* Familiarity with metrological traceability and use of metrological instruments
* Use of statistical analysis to quantify process performance and improvements
* In-depth understanding of ASTM specifications for tensile, Charpy impact, Rockwell hardness, microhardness, and spectroscopic chemistry analysis of ferrous metals.* Medical, dental, and vision benefits\** Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)\** 401(k) savings plans\** Health Savings Account (HSA)\** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\** Health Lifestyle Programs\** Employee Assistance Program\** Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts\** Career Development\** Incentive bonus\** Disability benefits* Life Insurance* Parental leave* Adoption benefits* Tuition Reimbursement
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