Outsourced Metallurgical ProfessionalEngineer II
Job Location:
Canton, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial aerospace and defense automotive and energy markets.
Relocation may be offered for this position.
Purpose & Scope:
This position provides technical oversight and coordination of outsourced metallurgical testing to support product development value-added components quality and manufacturing. The role is responsible for defining testing needs selecting and managing qualified external laboratories and ensuring accurate timely and compliant test results serving as the primary technical interface between internal stakeholders and external laboratories.
Responsibilities:
- Define and document metallurgical testing requirements methods and acceptance criteria based on customer specifications industry standards (ASTM ISO AMS etc.) and internal requirements
- Interpret and evaluate metallurgical test results (microstructure hardness mechanical properties chemistry etc.) for accuracy and compliance
- Manage the metallurgical release of products using business and data systems (LIMS certification systems heat treat databases intranet tools).
- Identify non-conforming results and coordinate investigation and resolution with internal teams and external laboratories
- Provide metallurgical guidance during program launch activities including recommendations of testing parameters methods and laboratories
- Select qualify and manage external laboratories and provide clear technical direction to those laboratories on sample preparation test execution and reporting requirements
- Coordinate sample submission tracking and prioritization across multiple laboratories
- Monitor laboratory performance including quality turnaround time and capacity and adjust workload distribution as needed to reduce delays
- Support supplier quality to ensure all laboratories maintain appropriate certifications (ISO 17025 Nadcap etc.) and adhere to customer and industry specifications
- Participate in internal and external audits of laboratories
- Track and report on key performance indicators related to outsourced testing (i.e. turnaround times accuracy of data etc.)
- Support and maintain quality systems in alignment with internal and external standards (ASTM ASM ISO17025 ISO9001)
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of metallurgical testing methods including metallography hardness testing mechanical testing and chemical analysis
- Ability to interpret metallurgical data and identify discrepancies or non-conformances
- History working with external laboratories or contract testing providers
- Proficiency in data analysis documentation and reporting (Microsoft Office and lab systems)
- Strong communication skills with theability to convey technical requirements clearly to internal teams and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements
- Strong project management skills including prioritization time management and decision making
- Demonstrates aptitude to learn
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma with at least 7 years of experience in metallurgical testing materials quality manufacturing or laboratory environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Materials Science Metallurgical Engineering or related degree with at least 4 years of experience in metallurgical testing materials quality manufacturing or laboratory environments
- Bachelors degree in Materials Science Metallurgical Engineering or related degree with at least 2 years of experience in metallurgical testing materials quality manufacturing or laboratory environments
The company prohibits harassment or discrimination against any employee on the basis of any status protected by law including but not limited to race religion color national origin ancestry age disability genetic information gender sex or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
TimkenSteel is a leading steel manufacturer of world-class, custom clean steel that advances critical products in the world’s most demanding applications.
