Senior Metallurgist

Senior Metallurgist

Country 1

United States of America

State / County 1

California

City 1

Paramount

Division 1

Wyman Gordon

Company 1

Carlton

Function 1

Engineering

Workplace Type 1

On-Site

Position type 1

Full Time

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Opportunity ID

12647

Company Profile 1

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description 1

We have an exciting opportunity for a Metallurgist Position at Carlton Forge Works based out of Paramount, CA. Carlton Forge Works is the premier manufacturer of seamless rolled rings as well as open and closed-die forgings for the aerospace, gas turbine, industrial, commercial, and nuclear industries while using one of the most extensive lines of equipment and truly skilled craftsmen anywhere.

The Metallurgist candidate will supervise and plan the metallurgical aspects of the process; conduct analysis to identify and implement continual improvement activities; and represent the Company with our customers, suppliers, and certifying agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE:

• Comply with and support PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and Company policies and procedures, as well as Federal, State and Local regulations.

• Comply with and support AS9100, SOX requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules, including EHS and Quality.

• Ensure product conforms to all customer required metallurgical properties.

• Write manufacturing plans for customer approval, which define required processing parameters.

• Ensure all products shipped meet the requirements of the approved manufacturing plans.

• Define forging temperatures, heat treat process and testing as required by customer specifications.

• Write metallurgical reports for customer approval which summarize product processing and testing.

• Analyze test data and adjust processing parameters as required to ensure continuing conformance to customer requirements.

• Maintain "external" customer relationship for communication of technical issues, resolution of product issues. This includes similar contact concerning technical issues with raw material suppliers.

• Identify and report metallurgical deviations with corrective action to disposition effected product, and identify the product within all necessary data/quality systems.

• Communicate with all levels of management; report any problems affecting product integrity.

• Provide technical metallurgical engineering support to customers and QA department

• Maintain quality improvement and industry standards.

• Conduct metallurgical failure analysis as needed.

• Conduct microstructures evaluation and interpretation of microstructures and Grain size ratings

• Provide materials engineering support to operations and equipment.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirement:

• BS in Material Sciences with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing operation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with aerospace forging products preferred.

• Knowledge of standards and specifications: ASTM, ASM, AISI, SAE and MIL.

• Experience working with Quality specification requirements of major aerospace customers

• Strong organizational and problem solving skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities

• Ability to collect and analyze metallurgical data

• Good communication skills; verbal and written

• Team Player

• Continuous improvement mindset

Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $95000.00 to $120000.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.