Formulation chemist Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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Tungsten Carbide Formulation Metallurgist

XCAL TOOLS - BeckleyPittsburgh, PA, US

Full-time

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Formulation Chemist, Adhesives

PPG IndustriesAllison Park, PA, United States

Full-time

You will lead independent projects or portions of larger project to develop and commercialize new Refinish products and use resources and provide technical solutions to challenging problems.PPG off...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago

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Senior Chemist & Chemical Engineer

Naval Nuclear LaboratoryWest Mifflin, Pennsylvania, US

$92,900.00–$145,200.00 yearly

Full-time

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values : Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration.Our company promotes a p...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago

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FORMULATION OPERATOR

SpherionPA, United States

Full-time

Spherion - JobID : 44859909 [Production Operator / Machinist] As an Operator at Spherion, you'll : Operate machinery to produce high-quality products. Monitor equipment for any malfunctions and perfo...Show moreLast updated: 11 hours ago

Tungsten Carbide Formulation Metallurgist

XCAL TOOLS - BeckleyPittsburgh, PA, US

21 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT US :

XCAL TOOLS is seeking to fill in the position of a Metallurgist based in Pittsburgh, PA. XCAL Tools manufactures underground roof drill bits, continuous miner bits and manufacturing bits. We take pride in offering a product that is American-made and we will continue to invest in the people, equipment, and expertise needed to provide the industries we serve with superior products and outstanding customer service.

JOB SUMMARY :

This is an exempt managerial position where the employee interfaces with management and staff throughout the organization to corroborate that the quality management system is functioning properly. The employee exercises a substantial degree of independent judgment and analysis to ensure that the Company’s products and / or services are fit for purpose, are consistent, and meet both external and internal requirements including legal compliance and customer specification(s).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Metallurgy or Related Engineering Field, Required
Minimum Ten (10) Years Material Science or Metallurgical Experience, Required
Experience with Tungsten Cobalt Powder Formulation, Pressing, and Sintering
HIP Sintering Experience, A Plus
Experience in Wear Tool Design
Experience with Carbide Brazing Processes
Knowledge of Cutting Tools and Applications, A Plus

QUALIFICATIONS :

Competent, personable listening, verbal, and written communication skills and high degree of independent judgment and analysis to collaborate with cross-functional teams to reach joint decisions regarding effective functioning of quality management system and to effectively write routine correspondence, create presentations, and complete required reporting functions

Proficient information gathering and monitoring skills to facilitate effective, unbiased decision-making and problem-solving functions

Ability to anticipate needs, set goals / standards and measure results with complementing ability to effectively adapt to changing situations, unexpected issues, and varied job demands

Good organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously to completion

Good leadership skills to interface with interdepartmental corporate personnel and plant management / supervisory personnel to advise and implement appropriate changes to quality management system and to provide training, tools and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards

Proficient math skills and technical capacity with ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms.

Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and applicable quality management system software

Team member” mentality with ability to maintain a positive, proactive, self-directed approach

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supports Company’s quality management system through knowledgeable application of ISO processes and principles and ASTM specification; coordinates Quality department resources for assistance to plants / operations.

Assists Operations department with technical information as needed, input for plant / manufacturing changes and product quality, and new machinery capability review.

Assists Purchasing department with raw material, incoming non-conforming material, and new product quality requirement reviews; interfaces with external suppliers and vendors on development of components or raw material needed for production.

Assists Sales department by providing technical assistance to field sales representatives and job bid information as required; providing follow-up to customer compliant-related issues; meeting with customers to discuss specific quality issues generating written documentation and presentations as needed; visiting customer sites to perform product issue evaluation or installation testing support.

Creates precise designs for components and provides technical advice about the suitability of metals for different purposes; makes recommendations and advisements about product feasibility; assists with new product testing using both destructive and non-destructive techniques.

Provides technical knowledge and assistance for Continual Improvement projects related to new equipment, testing, and controlling documentation as needed

Performs Root Cause Corrective Action for process and part deviations or Quality check failures

Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short term disability coverage.

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