Research Metallurgist

Title:
Research Metallurgist
Job Summary

The Research Metallurgist provides technical expertise in areas of materials and processes in support of all areas of the company. Initiates and conducts new material, process, and product development; works directly with customers and potential customers to resolve technical problems; and assumes leadership of R&D during the absence of the R&D Manager.

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• Initiate and conduct new product development, especially in the areas of new alloy formulation, materials processing and innovative use of all Deringer-Ney processes and materials.
• Assist with day-to-day manufacturing problems related to materials and processing.
• Take lead role in the development of innovative solutions to manufacturing problems.
• Provide technical support to the Sales and Marketing departments.
• Work directly with customers and prospects to select appropriate DNI products.
• Perform detailed failure analyses for company, customers, and prospects.
• Prepare well written, professional reports for both internal and external use.
• Provide technical training, and support field sales personnel.
• Maintain working knowledge of technological developments in both new and existing markets and keep upper management aware of potential impact of these changes.
• Support new product development activities of others within the company.
• Initiate continuous improvement and operational excellence programs within R&D and support similar programs within the organization.

• Supervise activities of R&D technician(s).
• Undertake special projects as requested by the R&D Manager.
• Develop and document new test methods to support improved product quality/ reliability.

• Technical understanding of company products and processes.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing ability.
• Able to prepare and make effective presentations to company employees and customers.

• Minimum – BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering.
• Demonstrated understanding of Processing-Structure-Property-Performance relationships.
• Demonstrated record of preparing high quality technical reports, whitepapers, manuscripts, or patents.
• Required Experience:
• BS + 5 years industrial research experience.
• MS year industrial research experience.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.