Metallurgical Sales Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager of Technical Sales and Services, the Metallurgist works in concert with Sales to drive increased sales and margin spread, while working to reduce costs internally and externally. Responsible for analyzing application engineering of customer parts, evaluating the company's inventory and available processing throughout the corporation. Works collaboratively with sales account managers or individually to service current and targeted Customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Steel design

• Proper selection and design/development of raw material to profitably produce products for customer demands with limited liability

• Material reapplications, recommends alternate processing or substitute materials

• Customer claim support

• Assists in reapplication of rejected customer material

• Performs technical evaluations of customer claims if required

• Visits customers as directed by sales management for product/sales development

• Visits customers to drive cost reductions

• Interacts with operating personnel regarding customer quality requirements

• Review quality and processing data for purposes of continuous improvement

• Assists on corrective actions that needs metallurgical assistance

• Inspects steel during processing, specifically monitoring trial orders

• Works with outside processors when technical assistance is needed

• Assists in APQP when required

• Assists with PPAP's when required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Laboratory experience in the disciplines of Metallography, Mechanical Testing, and analytical analysis

• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office

• Ability to use the AS 400 Menus required to study Steel Technologies' purchasing, scheduling, and production records

• Ability to process both customer rejections and mill claims through the AS 400 Menus

• Knowledge regarding steel mill processes including melting, refining, rolling, and associated metallurgical practices

• Knowledge of Steel Technologies' processes including slitting, rolling, annealing, and pickling

• Knowledge of customer-oriented processes including stamping, roll forming, welding, and heat-treating

• Ability to communicate with coworkers and customers

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Prefer a Bachelor's of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or a related field such as Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with two to four years of experience. Incumbent may substitute an Associate's degree or Journeyman Certification in an appropriate field and two years of Steel Technologies' experience when competency in the position is demonstrated. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when competency in the position is demonstrated.

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law