Process Engineer

Country

United States of America

State / County

New York

City

New Hartford

Division

Metals

Company

New Hartford/Dunkirk

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

23120

Job Description

Summary

Administering to daily technical issues; understanding the product end use and material constraints defining internal requirements necessary to produce the product and addressing customer technical concerns.

Essential Functions

1. Define Key process parameters and establish process capabilities and control methodology.

2. Develop efficient methods of manufacturing to meet product requirements

3. Develop and implement cost reductions, product improvement, process improvement and yield improvement processes that are sustainable.

4. Monitor product performance - properties, physical characteristics (length, straightness, surface condition) and yield.

5. Review customer specifications for acceptance

6. Interface with sales personnel and customers to resolve any differential between customer requirements and SMC capabilities

7. Maintain document control systems and associated databases

8. Participate in Management review meetings as needed

9. Interface with customers on quality related issues

Qualifications

Education and Experience

BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the metals processing industry. MS in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science or Chemical Engineering preferred. A thorough understanding of physical metallurgy as it applies to thermomechanical processing and properties of metals is also required.

Special Skills

The Process Engineer will have knowledge of the principles and practices of VAR/VIM/ESR melting, the ability to prepare written reports and correspondence as well as presentations to senior leadership, the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally, the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions, as well as excellent written and verbal

Competencies
• Technical competence
• Ability to interact with customers
• Strong understanding of products and processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and address customer concerns
• Strong communication skills. Ability to present to senior leadership team.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and shop floor environment.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $69,100 to $103,700 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1.5X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.