Metallurgical Engineer/Materials Scientist
Location
Lewiston, ME | United States
Job description
Metallurgical Engineer/Materials Scientist
ELMET Technologies
Lewiston, Maine
ELMET Technologies is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer/Materials Scientist, to be based
onsite in the Lewiston Maine, location. This position is accountable to support production, R&D, new product and process development.
Requirements of the Metallurgical Engineer/ Materials Scientist - BS or MS Degree or equivalent experience in Materials Science / Engineering or Metallurgy.
- Due to Department of Defense contract work must meet ITAR hiring requirements (US citizen, permanent resident or refugee/asylee).
- Experience in the following: Understanding of Thermo-Mechanical-Processes, Wire drawing, Powder metallurgy and processes, Hot and cold metal rolling to foil thickness, Rod swaging; wire drawing to very small diameters.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.
- Exposure and experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.
- Strong and persistent drive to deliver positive results.
- Ability to commute to Lewiston, Maine on Monday through Friday.
Benefits of the Job: - Pay: Depending on Experience!
- 10 paid holidays.
- 3 weeks Vacation!
- 401K with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, beginning on day 1
- Short term/long term disability, Life Insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Conveniently located near I-95 in Lewiston, easy access!
Responsibilities of the Metallurgical Engineer/Materials Scientist. - Work with development engineers to create robust operational processes and specifications for new products, materials, and alloys.
- Ensures that process specifications, work instructions, equipment controls, and monitoring are in place, working and properly communicated.
- Tracks, monitors, and audits product and process results to ensure desired material properties, quality levels, and manufacturability are achieved.
- Determine root causes of failures using analytical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
- Lead and manage various projects and produce positive, on-time results.
- Create applicable, detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documents that ensure safe and successful process execution.
- Support the factory floor by providing technical expertise, how to information, and hands-on problem analysis/solutions to operators and technicians.
- Drive strategic planning and capital requirements to proactively identify and develop process capability and capacity to meet business growth objectives.
- Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve products/processes or reduce costs using knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling and production equipment, quality control standards, and product design or materials.
Established in 1929, Elmet is a global manufacturer of high-performance metals and metal products. Our world-class facility produces mill, machined, and fabricated products to our customers’ most exacting specifications from Elmet-manufactured refractory metals. Elmet services the high-temperature furnace, semiconductor, medical imaging, medical device, aerospace, defense, and other markets. Elmet is ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified. For more information about Elmet, please visit us online at
NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE Elmet Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.
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