Steel Dynamics, Inc. Columbus , MS 39705
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Aluminum Dynamics LLC., is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Product Metallurgist for Beverage Packaging
Responsibilities
Work with Can makers & customers and Departmental Metallurgists to ensure Can product specifications are met while optimizing production processes for new products
Lead Can Body, Can End, and Tabstock qualifications including development & refinement of operating procedures, manufacturing flowpath management and qualifications for mill
Apply metallurgical principles to assess new products and requirements for performance, improve productivity, runability and quality
Identify and implement Can product improvement opportunities for production advancements based on customer needs and feedback
Work with Can makers and customers to provide solutions to the requirements, implement corrective action procedures, track new product trials at Customers' site
Lead cross-functional teams across the plant to analyze the Can rolled products to identify surface & metallurgical criteria and support root cause discovery and elimination with data driven and structured problem solving methods
Contribute to product & process knowledge management system by sharing expertise and data in Can Sheet Metallurgy, Products & Processes, provide feedback to mill and report the analysis and solutions back to the customer with key results and improvements
Work with Can makers, customers, Melt Shop, Rolling and Finishing metallurgists and process engineers on cost savings and quality initiatives
Provide internal trainings on Metallurgical Testing & Characterization of Can Sheet, Formed products, and contribute to best-practices and knowledge management.
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of experience in Can aluminum sheet production
Can Body, Can End and Tabstock production experience is a definite plus
Product development experience based on customer requirements
Thorough knowledge of Can industry recognized material standards
Proficiency in: Office programs, and statistical data analysis tools
Lean manufacturing experience with continuous improvement for business impact and innovation
Agile project implementation, good communication skills, and experience in matrix organization
Strong leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills
Benefits:
Steel Dynamics puts employees first with a robust benefits package. We're also committed to the health and well-being of our team, urging employees to focus on wellness. When it comes to your health, we encourage everyone to take charge, take action, take care and be safe!
These are just some of the ways we show our appreciation and ongoing commitment to our employees.
Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
Vision and Hearing Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Castlight Health Navigation Platform
Well-Being Program
Life/AD and D Coverage
Disability Coverage
Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings
Stock Benefits
Educational Assistance
Dependent Child Scholarships
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Benefits may vary by division.
Steel Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer.
Steel Dynamics, Inc.