Metallurgical Engineer designs and initiates processes for the manufacturing of metals from ores and for the operation of the related production equipment. Performs analysis and tests to aid in the development of new and improved metals and alloys as well as their applications to various products. Being a Metallurgical Engineer requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Metallurgical Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Metallurgical Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Hendrickson USA, LLC - Metallurgical Engineer - Woodridge, Illinois.
Provide support to commercial truck product line with a major focus on steel springs and fabrications, and ferrous castings. Perform raw material assessment and process development, failure analysis in support of product development, manufacturing, and field issue resolution. Perform technical metallurgical projects with limited supervision or direction. Provide guidance and/or training to product and manufacturing engineering teams. Participate in the development of material specifications and/or manufacturing processes and resolution of test or field issues.
5-10% of travel required. Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering or related required. Will accept foreign degree evaluated to be the equivalent of a U.S. degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering or related. Four years experience as Metallurgist, Metallurgical Engineer, or related. Experience must have included heat treatment process control, quality checking, failure analysis testing for structural steel and ferrous castings, and manufacturing processes including welding, heat treatments, forming and forging. Experience must have included: non-destructive testing, 8D problem solving, and failure analysis using common metallurgical techniques.
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