Metallurgist and Materials Scientist
Metallurgist and Materials Scientist
Job Description
Department: Engineering
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Products and Engineering
Location: Ponca City, OK
Amount of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (a hybrid work schedule may be considered)
Positions Supervised: N/A
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief Metallurgist and Materials Scientist serves in the Engineering Department. An employee in this position will help create new products from conception to production while performing various materials and welding related tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")
- Create material specifications for custom and commercially available materials (metallic and non metallic), heat treat, coatings, and related processes.
- Oversee lab testing performed onsite or by external laboratories.
- Lead failure analysis and prepare written reports.
- Write or oversee the creation of welding procedures and processes.
- Research and validate new materials and welding processes.
- Oversee training and mentoring of welders, QA/QC personnel, painters, engineers, and other production personnel in materials and processes.
- Support designers and engineers in material and welding process selection.
- Evaluate and audit vendors, suppliers, and contractors for materials and processes.
- Assist in the development and validation of new vendors and suppliers.
- Support QC/QA during customer quality audits as needed.
- Support sister companies on material selection, vendor validation, and failure analysis as necessary.
- Assess usability, environmental impact, and safety of materials.
- Observe all safety regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.