Process Metallurgist

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about metallurgy and eager to make a tangible impact? At our Rolling facility in Cleveland OH, we're looking for a dynamic Process Metallurgist to elevate our operations to new heights.

Working in an industrial environment, in this role you'll be at the forefront of innovation, enhancing and supporting our systems for data reporting and analysis. You'll dive deep into product, process, and quality data, transforming insights into actionable improvements that boost quality and efficiency. Your keen eye for detail will ensure all quality procedures are meticulously followed, while your collaborative spirit will help us meet production demands and exceed customer expectations.

What You Will Do:

• Understand the effect of process changes on product performance.

• Collect and communicate product quality data.

• Assist in Root Cause Analysis of process-related defects and effects on final products.

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving customer complaints with failure analysis and metallographic interpretations.

• Contribute to process improvements based on detailed analysis of quality parameters data and collaboration with outside technical resources and organizations.

• Participate in Six Sigma, Orange Belt, and problem-solving teams.

• Answer inquiries from other departments and monitor production for problems or issues.

• Conduct customer and internal tours based on product and process needs.

• Assist in feasibility evaluations of potential new steel grades and modifications to existing grades.

• Coordinate internal and external laboratory analyses of samples.

• Help create reports and recommendations based on the results.

• Partner with production employees on problem solving production related issues.

• Participant in Continuous Improvement and problem-solving teams.

• Populate and maintain databases for assessment of product capability analysis, specifications, supplier approvals, and deviations.

• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.

• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy/Materials Engineering or related degree

• Two plus years’ experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues related to production and product quality.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with individuals at all levels of the business.

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated passion and intellectual curiosity within the steel industry and Materials field of study.

• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.

• Experience in material selection, product specifications, and failure analysis.

• Participate in cross functional teams and resources without direct authority; including the ability to collaborate and influence others to find the optimal solution.

• Experience in Continuous Improvement of operations through equipment design and modification.

• Experience in performing queries in various computer applications.

Nice to Have:

• Four plus years’ experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

• Metallurgy and steel manufacturing knowledge, including use of metallurgical lab equipment.

• Exposure to ISO/Quality System Requirements - Business specific, please update at time of posting.

• Experience participating and facilitating problem solving teams.

• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.

• Experience leading cross functional teams and resources without direct authority; including the ability to collaborate and influence others to find the optimal solution.

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