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With 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products.
Job Title: Metallurgical Process Engineer
Department: Quality
Position Overview: Metallurgical Engineers are responsible for studying the properties and characteristics of metals and other non-metallic materials. They use their specialized knowledge to develop new metal alloys, improve existing ones, and investigate the cause of metal failures. The Metallurgical Process Engineer will be responsible for: performing quality investigations, reviewing industry and customer specifications, providing support for quality system, evaluating metallurgical specimens, preparing and testing samples (tensile, hardness, microstructure), aiding in research and development, evaluating and presenting data, communicating with customers, and certifying material.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, implement and improve metal refining and processing procedures
- Test metals to ensure they meet specific standards and specifications
- Investigate and determine the reasons for metal failures and defects
- Develop new alloys to meet engineering needs
- Work with other engineers to select the best material for specific products
- Plan and evaluate new projects, including estimates on cost, time, and materials
- Monitor the performance of metals and non-metals in use
- Oversee the extraction and processing of minerals from the earth
- Prepare and present technical reports and findings to senior management
- Stay up to date with advancements in metallurgy and materials science
- Complete all assigned training, including monthly health and safety sessions.
- Provide customer service technical support as needed to address complaints, product applications, operational issues, new business opportunities, product development, etc.
- Assist Quality Departments with corrective action investigations and root cause analysis including sample preparation, metallography and failure analysis using industry standards.
- Help develop processing for new grades or alloys (trials), review and approve process standards, streamline processes, work to reduce processing costs and act as technical liaison to all CWI facilities.
- Review, approve and develop raw material specifications and/or updates.
- Provide technical assistance to manufacturing facilities including process standardization.
- Conduct technical training sessions in operations/locations for operating, sales and staff personnel as required.
- Collaborate with suppliers, CWI production facilities, and customers towards product improvements.
- Establish, amend, and / or approve Quality System Procedures and Practices in support of ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100:2016.
- Develop expertise in ERP System Management
- Other duties as assigned.
- Train new hires
Department Duties and responsibilities:
- Work with all machinery included but limited to multi hole, bull block, High Alloy, Strand Annealing and Acid House
- Review and approve customers’ certifications
- Proficiently use all measuring and test equipment, metallography equipment and related tools
- Will maintain the QMS and reporting of any nonconforming
- Follow all PPE
- Work in various temperature environments
- Work in a dusty environment
- Read SDS’s to familiarized with chemicals used
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures
- Work from ladders and lifts
- Initiate internal or supplier corrective action
- Reject wire rod found non-conforming to purchase requirements
- Stop production when non-conforming wire is found
- Approve wire for production or shipment to customers
- Approve new or revisions to existing QC related documents
- Approve temporary changes to existing documents and request changes to existing documents
- Work Overtime
Preferred qualifications:
- Metallurgy/material BS science degree or equivalent experience
- 5 years’ Metallurgical experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred.
- Experience with stainless steel, nickel alloys, and/or red metals is desirable.
- Laboratory Experience
- Familiarity with Failure Analysis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Skilled in using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate – verbal and written.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Multi-Tasking skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
- Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Shift: 8-hour shift
Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.
Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate
based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,
veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics
protected by law.
Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.
