Aluminum Dynamics LLC., is seeking disciplined, detail-oriented metallurgists for Finishing division of our state-of-the-art Aluminum Rolling Mill, located in the Golden Triangle Region of Mississippi. The incumbent to this position will become the metallurgical subject matter expert in coil-to-coil annealing and solution heat treatment within the finishing department. The Product Metallurgist will interact with process and product engineers to identify opportunities to meet customer requirements with improved product performance and capability. Key responsibilities will include setting up the finishing line operational parameters with process engineers, Finishing Subject Matter Expert role during commissioning, acceptance testing, and ramp-up for Can, Auto, and General Industry product lines for successful product qualification and maintenance of product metallurgy for performance.
Responsible for reviewing and approving product finishing capabilities associated with all finishing lines including continuous annealing, solution heat treat, surface treatment, coatings, slitting, etc. based on customer inquiries/orders
Work closely with Process Metallurgists to set finishing line parameters to meet product finishing quality, and metallurgical requirements
Work with multidisciplinary teams across the plant to analyze the finished product to identify surface & metallurgical criteria and support root cause discovery and elimination
Technical leadership for coil-to-coil finishing of products during product trials in collaboration with Process Metallurgists, Engineers and Supervisors
Develop best coil-to-coil finishing practices to improve production and productivity, minimize rework, and increase yield with on-time delivery
Finishing Metallurgy subject matter expert responsibility and take lead role with other department Product Metallurgists to support the product development and qualification through the mill
Use process data and appropriate problem-solving techniques to identify the underlying causes and lead the implementation of practical production solutions with the finishing team
Develop corrective action plans along with the expected business impact, then execute and monitor to determine the effectiveness of the solution
Provide support during customer visits, mill tours, technical exchanges and training in Coil-to-Coil finishing of products
Support departmental training, finishing line audits, walk abouts, and mentory young technical team members on finishing practices.
B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
2+ years of experience in aluminum sheet production and finishing experience
Quality system support and working knowledge of ISO, IATF and other applicable standards
Product development experience with heat treating, coating and coil finishing applications
Proficiency in Office programs, and statistical data analysis tools
Lean manufacturing experience with continuous improvement for business impact and innovation
Agile project implementation, good communication skills, and experience in matrix organization
Strong leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills
Benefits
Steel Dynamics puts employees first with a robust benefits package. We’re also committed to the health and well-being of our team, urging employees to focus on wellness. When it comes to your health, we encourage everyone to take charge, take action, take care and be safe!
These are just some of the ways we show our appreciation and ongoing commitment to our employees.
Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
Vision and Hearing Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Castlight Health Navigation Platform
Well-Being Program
Life/AD and D Coverage
Disability Coverage
Profit Sharing and Retirement Savings
Stock Benefits
Educational Assistance
Dependent Child Scholarships
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Benefits may vary by division.
Steel Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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