LOCATION: Jupiter, FL.
STATUS: Salary Exempt
Seeking a Forging Engineer with basic knowledge of wrought, formed, and forged steel, cobalt, and nickel alloys. This includes understanding the effects of manufacturing processing and heat treatment on properties.
Essential duties & responsibilities
The essential functions of the job include the following:
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Review and execute approval of special manufacturing processes that have metallurgical requirements
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Material related non-conformance assessments and dispositions
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Root cause analysis
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Gas turbine material selection: Stainless steel, low carbon steel, nickel, and cobalt alloys for components throughout the gas turbine. This includes:
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Forgings, sheet metal, plate, bar
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Responsible for material and process qualification specification creation and revisions
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Other duties as assigned
Education & Training
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Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering, or related field
Skills/Experience
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2+ years of experience with metal alloys used for gas turbines preferred
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2+ years Experience conducting evaluations of microstructure and defects
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Available for travel to suppliers for qualification review and audits as needed
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software
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Must be a detail-oriented, high energy, self-starter with the ability to drive the successful completion of projects within specified time frames
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Process and team-oriented; able to work with a diverse workforce
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Trustworthy, quick learning, innovative and reliable
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Metallurgical lab evaluation technique experience preferred
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Familiar with commercial material specifications – domestic and international
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Able to interpret engineering prints
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Knowledge of welding / brazing processes preferred
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Knowledge of protective coatings for gas turbine components preferred
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Investment casting process
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
