Title: Senior Research Metallurgist
ITAR/EAR Requirements:
Presently, all positions at Deringer-Ney, Inc. require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or other US government security regulations. These regulations do not permit access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents ("green card holders") to be considered for a position.
Job Summary:
The Senior Research Metallurgist provides technical expertise in areas of materials and processes in support of all areas of the company. Initiates and conducts new material, process, and product development; works directly with customers and potential customers to resolve technical problems; and assumes leadership of R&D during the absence of the R&D Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
-
Initiate and conduct new product development, especially in the areas of new alloy formulation, materials processing and innovative use of all Deringer-Ney processes and materials.
-
Assist with day-to-day manufacturing problems related to materials and processing.
-
Take lead role in the development of innovative solutions to manufacturing problems.
-
Provide technical support to the Sales and Marketing departments.
-
Work directly with customers and prospects to select appropriate DNI products.
-
Perform detailed failure analyses for company, customers, and prospects.
-
Prepare well written, professional reports for both internal and external use.
-
Provide technical training, and support of, field sales personnel.
-
Maintain working knowledge of technological developments in both new and existing markets and keep upper management aware of potential impact of these changes.
-
Support new product development activities of others within the company.
-
Initiate continuous improvement and operational excellence programs within R&D and support similar programs within the organization.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Supervise activities of R&D technician(s).
-
Undertake special projects as requested by the R&D Manager.
-
Develop and document new test methods to support improved product quality/ reliability.
-
Extensive technical understanding of company products and processes.
-
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
-
Excellent writing ability.
-
Able to prepare and make effective presentations to company employees and customers.
-
Minimum – BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering.
-
Extensive, demonstrated understanding of alloy development and material processing.
-
Demonstrated record of preparing high quality technical reports, whitepapers, manuscripts, or patents.
-
Required Experience:
-
BS + 12 years industrial research experience.
-
MS + 5 years industrial research experience; or
-
PhD + 1 year industrial experience
-
Outstanding candidates at lower experience levels may be considered for a Research Metallurgist position
Physical Requirements:
-
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
-
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
-
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
