The Ultra-Met Company



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Job Title: Metallurgical Engineer

Company Overview: The Ultra-Met Company is a manufacturer of tungsten carbide products for use in a wide range of industries such as the automotive, aerospace, medical, petroleum, and woodworking industries. Our products primarily consist of cutting tools and wear products. The manufacturing process involves the use of powder metals, pressing, forming, sintering, and grinding operations. We are a locally owned, privately held, long-term growth oriented company.

Summary: In this critical role the Metallurgical Engineer will be responsible for the technical support of plant metallurgical processes including powder milling, drying, mechanical granulation, and sintering. The emphasis is process capability and continuous improvement. The position will work closely with technical peers in the pressing and forming areas. In addition the position will back-up the roles of Chief Metallurgist and Metallurgical Laboratory Manager.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Technical support of metallurgical processes including powder milling, drying, mechanical granulation, and sintering.

2. Maintaining and improving process capability including measurement systems, process monitoring, and control plans using statistical methods and experimental design.

3. Knowledge of material science and laboratory techniques required to assure material specifications and product performance.

4. Ability and willingness to work directly with process operators, maintenance, manufacturing supervision, and engineering peers in a team oriented environment.

5. Interacting effectively with external equipment vendors and suppliers.

6. Proficient in process equipment operations including computer controlled furnaces.

7. Back-up resource for powder formulation and production planning.

8. Back-up resource for Metallurgical Laboratory operation and management.

9. Back-up resource for raw material purchasing.

Qualifications::

BS degree in Metallurgical, Materials or 3-5 years industrial metallurgical and processing experience preferred.

Hard metal processing, powdered metal, and cemented carbide materials experience preferred.

Knowledge of statistical methods and continuous improvement preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of critical thinking and data driven problem solving in an analytical, organized fashion. They will possess excellent oral and verbal communication skills and be able to interface with customers confidently and cooperatively. This person must be self-motivated, well organized and highly dependable with a strong work ethic.

Ultra-met offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of life, health, dental, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional development and training, as well as, opportunities for career advancement.

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