at thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co., LLC in Danville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company
thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.
Your responsibilities
Junior Metallurgical Engineer
Qualifications
Working towards a bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or similar degree (required). Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited institution (preferred).
Working towards an advanced degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Metallurgical Engineering (preferred).
With the direction and assistance of the Metallurgical Lab Group Leader, you will assist with the following responsibilities:
Follow practices that improve efficiency, quality, yield, and productivity.
Provide metallurgical and technical expertise to achieve defined customer specifications.
Provide technical assistance to and work closely with customers, engineering, management, and operators.
Understand and apply metallurgical concepts, standards, and specifications.
Follow critical operating parameters for all metallurgical production processes such as heat- treating, gas-nitro carburizing, salt bath nitro carburizing, phosphate coating etc. for hydraulic components.
Follow procedures or instructions for production equipment used by customers and Metallurgical Laboratory for destructive and non-destructive tests and inspections.
Evaluates equipment and process problems and implements corrective actions to resolve production problems.
Understand and coordinate Metallurgical Laboratory functions and interactions with other departments and assures operational efficiency and professionalism.
Advises production and quality departments of the proper and necessary records to be maintained for all metallurgical related operations.
Responsible to maintain the Quality documentation and the Quality records in the Metal lab.
Monitors and maintains the Supplier Quality control relationship.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Operations in the development of Process FMEA's, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analyses, and Process Capability Methods & Requirements.
Lead structured team problem solving efforts (Six-Sigma, 8D, and Corrective/Preventive Action Reports) to resolve customer complaints and internal production issues.
Collaborate with manufacturing and lean departments to improve manufacturing processes and develop methods to eliminate quality issues.
Leads the decision making process for the Material Review Board and Special process review for metallurgical related issues.
Customer representative for quality issues and metallurgical subjects with internal and external customers.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
Sets MPI and other NDT standards for inspection and operator qualifications.
Safety Responsibility (of all employees):
Understand and follow safety procedures and work instructions
Use the proper tools and safety equipment for the task
Report, and where possible, correct, unsafe conditions
Be involved and participate in maintaining a safe workplace
Be aware of emergency procedures in the event an emergency occurs
If a fellow employee/associate is not working safely, assist them in doing the job safely
Keep your work area clean and organized
Take personal responsibility for your own safety
Your profile
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of metallography, testing, and database management systems
Must be comfortable working and interacting with all levels of plant employees and management
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal abilities
Excellent reasoning and problem solving ability
Ability (and willingness) to perform a variety of duties in a supportive role
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to... For full info follow application link.
thyssenkrupp Materials NA Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.
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