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Carpenter Technology Corporation · 3 months ago

Metallurgist Senior Technology - Metallurgy Special Projects

Reading, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium and nickel-based superalloys. They are seeking a Senior Metallurgist to provide metallurgical support for their Ultrasonic Characterization Cell, ensuring accurate characterization of high-performance alloys and supporting production operations.

Advanced MaterialsFoundriesManufacturingQuality Assurance

Responsibilities

Provide metallurgical support for all ultrasonic characterization (pinpoint) cell operations

Perform characterization based on non-destructive testing, LOM (Light Optical Microscopy), and SEM/EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) data

Provide timely analysis and insight to support production operations including melting, remelting, and hot working

Ensure ultrasonic pinpoint cell process health, reliability, and performance

Coordinate project teams consisting of interdisciplinary members from product metallurgy, process metallurgy, NDT, and R&D

Provide insight on characterization results based on deep understanding of how processing affects metallurgical properties

Recommend advanced characterization techniques (e.g., EPMA) as needed

Perform metallurgical evaluations and deliver timely results to internal teams and external customers

Report ultrasonic pinpoint data and support analytical documentation and regulatory reporting

Serve as the metallurgical liaison for customer-facing communications involving ultrasonic pinpoint characterization data

Regularly present results to stakeholders from varying technical backgrounds

Conduct statistical analysis of characterization results to identify trends and support manufacturing process optimization

Use data to identify projects aligned with Company objectives

Identify opportunities for ultrasonic characterization cell to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Metallurgical EngineeringMaterials CharacterizationUltrasonic InspectionScanning Electron MicroscopyStatistical MethodsPublic SpeakingTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingTime ManagementWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required

4+ years relevant experience required

Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standard, methods, and practices

Familiarity with Ultrasonic inspection method and principles

Ability to coordinate project team consisting of interdisciplinary members

Strong ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking to novel problems

Comfort with public speaking and presenting to large groups

Familiarity with failure analysis techniques

Ability to learn about unfamiliar concepts quickly

Specialized knowledge in materials characterization

Knowledge of how manufacturing process influences metallurgical structure

Ability to interpret LOM and SEM/EDS results

Ability to recommend novel testing and characterization methods as needed

Proficient at assembling reports and communicating technical data

Proficient at written and oral communication

Proficient with basic statistical methods and SPC

Ability to define metrics to quantify metallurgical quality of the material the company produces

Motivation to mentor other metallurgists and non-technical roles

Good time management skills

Effectively manages small projects or sub-teams, including coordination of resources outside of own area. Forecasts and plans resource requirements for small projects or sub-teams

Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment

Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies solutions to non-standard requests

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions

Ability to access mill and manufacturing areas

Ability to travel

Benefits

Life

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Many other options to employees

Company

Carpenter Technology Corporation

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels.

Founded in 1889

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees