Senior Research Metallurgist

Job Description

Title : Senior Research Metallurgist

Job Summary :

The Senior 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Yes

Duties / Responsibilities :

• 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 of, 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.

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