Sr. Metallurgist Process Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Metallurgist Process Engineer
Location: Austintown, Ohio
Type: Contract
Compensation: 120-130K
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee casting and metallurgical programs to enhance operational capabilities, production processes, and product innovation.
• Establish and refine procedures to meet customer quality standards, reliability, and delivery timelines in a safe and economical manner.
• Serve as the primary technical authority on metallurgy and casting operations, employing analytical and data-based approaches to address complex challenges.
• Collaborate across departments including Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance, with direct involvement on the production floor.
• Engage with clients and suppliers while maintaining confidentiality and disclosure agreements.
• Maintain safety responsibilities by adhering to policies, participating in safety audits, and promoting a safety-oriented culture.
• Manage bimetallic casting operations, including product formulations, evaluation procedures, and outsourced activities.
• Refine casting parameters such as heating duration, rotational speed, mold temperature, and molten metal quality.
• Coordinate product priorities and evaluation schedules with furnace production planning.
• Ensure thorough documentation of casting logs and production orders.
• Act as the organizational authority on materials science and additive manufacturing across all facilities.
• Lead product innovation projects, including new insert/matrix formulations for barrels.
• Apply problem-solving methodologies such as Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and Six Sigma principles.
• Utilize heat transfer modeling and computational techniques to optimize casting operations.
• Verify adherence to quality management systems and protocols, and analyze customer feedback and corrective actions.
• Create and communicate performance indicators using SPC, SQC, and Lean principles.
• Support client relations by evaluating test outcomes, spearheading defect mitigation, and addressing customer concerns.
• Complete additional duties to support organizational goals, maintain on-site presence, and undertake travel (10–20%, potentially international).

Requirements

• At least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity within centrifugal casting metallurgy, including direct production floor involvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or comparable discipline.
• Robust foundation in materials or mechanical engineering principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of casting variables and defect formation mechanisms.
• Direct experience with centrifugal or specialized casting operations.
• Familiarity with thermal simulation, foundry operations, and insert bonding methodologies.
• Strong inquisitive nature and enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology.
• Superior communication capabilities for both technical and general audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Strong action orientation and evidence-based decision-making approach.
• Outstanding project coordination and planning capabilities.
• Advanced analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power BI, Project, PowerPoint).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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