Cleveland
Job Description • Requirements & Qualifications to Get Job, • o B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with metallurgy concentration., • o Minimum 5 years of metallurgy experience in a forging or foundry environment., • o Demonstrated knowledge of ASME, ASTM, API, AMS, MIL-SPEC, NAVSEA/EB, and ASNT requirements., • o Strong understanding of forged materials including carbon steels, low-alloy steels, stainless steels, duplex and super duplex stainless steels, and nickel-based alloys., • Demonstrated experience in Mechanical Testing:, • Performing tensile, compression, hardness, impact, fatigue, and bend tests to determine material properties., • Using universal testing machines (UTM), Charpy impact testers, Rockwell or Brinell hardness testers., • Interpreting test data to predict performance under real-world operating conditions., • Demonstrated Experience in Metallurgical & Materials Characterization:, • Examining microstructure using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), or X-ray diffraction., • Identifying defects, inclusions, grain size, phase composition, and crystallography., • Performing failure analysis to determine the root cause of cracks, fractures, or surface anomalies., • Demonstrated Experience in Laboratory Methods & Standards Compliance:, • Designing and executing lab experiments to validate process parameters., • Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample preparation, testing, and reporting., • Ensuring compliance with industry standards (ASTM, ISO, SAE) and maintaining proper documentation., • o Solid knowledge of forging operations, heat treatment cycles, and material performance characteristics., • o Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams., • o Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)., • o 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S., • o Able to communicate in English, • o High school diploma / GED, • o Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: eye & hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, hard hat, and flame retardant work clothes, etc., • o Able to lift up to 25 lbs. & work in varying environmental conditions (heat, dust, noise, vibration, humidity)., • Preferences to Get Job, • o Experience with metallurgical modeling tools (Thermo-Calc, JMatPro, DEFORM) preferred., • What you do on Job, • Technical Documentation & Standards Compliance, • Develop Technical Data Sheets outlining forging, heat treatment, and testing requirements based on material specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements., • Review customer Purchase Orders and provide interpretation of metallurgical, testing, and specification requirements., • Support the Sales team during Request for Quote (RFQ) reviews by identifying applicable standards, testing protocols, and technical risks., • Interpret and apply standards from:, • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), • ASTM International (ASTM), • American Petroleum Institute (API), • Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS), • Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC), • Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) / Electric Boat (EB), • American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), • Metallurgical Analysis & Laboratory Evaluation, • Verify mill test reports (MTRs), laboratory results, and mechanical/chemical testing data to ensure compliance with all requirements., • Perform metallurgical evaluations, including:, • Optical microscopy, • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), • Microstructure and grain size analysis (ASTM E112), • Inclusion rating (ASTM E45), • Hardness testing (Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers; ASTM E10/E18), • Tensile, impact, and fracture analysis, • Review and interpret nondestructive testing reports (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT) for compliance and quality assurance., • Forging & Heat Treatment Process Control, • Develop and refine work instructions for forging and heat treatment processes to improve consistency and reduce variation., • Apply heat-treating methodologies including austenitizing, quenching, tempering, normalizing, solution treating, and aging., • Evaluate Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) and Continuous-Cooling-Transformation (CCT) diagrams for material optimization., • Support furnace calibration and pyrometry compliance (AMS 2750)., • Analyze forging defects (laps, folds, porosity, cracking) and develop corrective actions., • o Research, Development & New Material Introduction, • Lead R&D projects for new materials, specifications, and process improvement initiatives., • Utilize modeling and simulation software (e.g., Thermo-Calc, JMatPro, DEFORM) to predict material behavior and optimize forging parameters., • Develop new forging/heat-treating processes that support emerging customer and industry requirements., • Failure Analysis & Corrective Action, • Conduct metallurgical failure analyses to identify root causes using SEM, fractography, mechanical data, and historical process information., • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies:, • Root Cause Analysis (RCA), • 8D Methodology, • DMAIC (Six Sigma), • Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), • Document findings and present results to internal teams and customers as required., • Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement, • Support Quality Management System (QMS) activities, including audits, certifications, and product traceability., • Develop control plans, process capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts., • Collaborate with Production to enhance material flow, minimize scrap/rework, and ensure consistent product performance., • o Follow all company safety policies and procedures. 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