Technical DirectorCountryUnited States of America
State / County Massachusetts
City Worcester
Division Wyman Gordon
Company Worcester
Function Materials
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity ID 21725
Job Description Wyman-Gordon, located in Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel based and titanium alloys. Full Heat Treating, Machining and Testing on site. This growing, $250 million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).
PRIMARY FUNCTION:The Technical Director is responsible to provide metallurgical and engineering leadership and support related to the development, implantation, and continuous improvement of processes and products that safely and cost-effectively meet customer demands for quality, consistent, and on-time performance. This role will have management responsibility over facility metallurgy, lab and engineering.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Main point of contact with customers, regulatory, and government agencies on all metallurgy, lab or engineering related issues, and audits
- Develop concise operating procedures/policies across the facility to drive repeatability and core knowledge requirements
- Drive out variances within process to improve yield and reduce NCR/Scrap/submittals
- Participates in development of business unit/plant policy for areas that directly impact or are impacted by NPI.
- Participates in Teams of cross-functional personnel for the purpose of reorganizing/improving functionality across ISO group
- Project manages new Product introduction (NPI) process in conjunction with engineering and quality.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS- Four-year college degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- Advanced degree in Materials/Metallurgy is highly preferred.
- 10+ years of experience working in a metallurgical capacity, preferably in a metal manufacturing environment. Must have experience providing support on a production floor.
- Experience working in ISO 9001 and AS 9100 businesses.
- Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and practices
- Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment
- Understanding of the application of statistics and six sigma practices
- Ability to provide mentorship to internal resources as requested within functional area
- Ability to deliver results on schedule
- Ability to recognize and communicate technical risks
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
- Specification interpretation, SPC, Machining Processes, Customer specifications and requirements, Calibration requirements
Relocation is authorized for this position.
For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $150000 to $200000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 30% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company's performance in the prior calendar year. 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.
The position will be eligible to participate in the Company's Long-Term Incentive Program
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. 
