Senior Metallurgist

Website CIRCOR International

Job Highlights

Title Senior Metallurgist
Type Full Time
Experience Required
Function Engineering
Location Monroe, NC, United States
Company CIRCOR International

Company Profile

CIRCOR International is a global manufacturer specializing in highly engineered, complex, and severe environment products that serve long-term, high-growth infrastructure markets, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and aerospace & defense.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Senior Metallurgist who will be responsible for all aspects of materials involving the use and treatment of manufactured or purchased parts. This includes welding, coatings (i.e. ceramics, nitride, paint), and heat treatment processes. Experience of materials will not be limited to metals but also include materials of any kind as required for the design and manufacturing processes.

Education Level

  • Requires a 4-year college degree in an applicable field and 5 years of related experience OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Practical knowledge of Military certifications and audits (preferred)

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 5+ years of leading cross-functional teams on complex material technology and associated technology projects.
  • Proven experience in manufacturing and machining processes
  • Proven management experience in a global manufacturing company
  • Demonstrate experience managing material technology projects including teams with engineering and production located across multiple global sites
  • Background in Welding, Casting and Heat Treatment processes and corrosion prevention (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the initiation, planning, monitoring, reporting, and closure of large material development and new/emerging associated technology projects.
  • Closely coordinate with a cross-functional team of resources (Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Engineering Defense and Industrial, Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) for execution on time.
  • Be expected to leverage their materials and associated technologies expertise to drive superior execution and contribute to strategy development around enhancing capabilities.

Principal Activities

  • Act as a technical liaison between CIRCOR and materials suppliers.
  • Develop and execute technical material projects of varying complexity based on commercial needs and proposed technical solution
  • Investigate and match new technologies to product development needs to support l business growth in all served end markets.
  • Maintain library of material and process specifications.
  • Partner with Defense and Industrial leadership teams to develop advanced material capabilities and technologies strategy and drive execution based on best practices.
  • Provide independent technical leadership in materials and associated existing and new technologies across manufacturing sites and all product platforms.
  • Provide technical leadership to establish partnerships with external technical communities including universities, technical consultants, and research companies.
  • Serve as Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Defense and Industrial Group including all pumps
  • Successfully identify and mitigate cost and technical risks involving material recommendations, developments, and substitutions.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Demonstrate abilities to perform in a metric-driven environment
  • Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral reporting to middle and senior management levels
  • Experience with lean principles or business-system culture
  • Have exceptional cross-functional accountability with a proven track record as a change agent
  • Knowledge of fluid handling equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, controls) preferred
  • Must be a strong influencer, and able to make data-driven decisions
  • Must have a valid passport; travel both international and domestic, up to 10%
  • Strong manufacturing background with companies that produce metal products

Benefits/Perks

Compensation-

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus program
  • Reward/recognition program
  • Referral award
  • Patent recognition award

Financial Wellbeing-

  • 401(K) Savings Plan with personalized planning/advice
  • Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Optional life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution

Work-Life Balance-

  • Possibility for a variety of flexible work arrangements depending on needs
  • Paid Time Off such as vacation, holidays, bereavement, jury duty

Career Development-

  • A culture of continuous improvement and success
  • Hands-on training and education
  • Tuition reimbursement

Physical/Emotional Wellbeing-

  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
  • Telehealth virtual visits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness program and annual reimbursement options

Other Benefits/Perks-

  • Assistance navigating your benefits
  • Business travel accident coverage and travel assistance
  • Medical benefits abroad during business travel
  • Legal plan
  • Auto and home insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount programs with various vendors

Employer’s Statement

CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To apply for this job please visit circor.jobs.net.

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