Product Design And Metallurgy Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Product Design And Metallurgy Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.OverviewThe ideal candidate will provide engineering support to the product design and technical order management functions to meet the business goals of the new manufacturing facility at the current operating client site.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain production practices, quality and certification procedures within the company's business systems for different steel grades and ensure they meet the latest revisions of the industry standards and/or customer material specifications.Review customer purchase orders and set up the production orders with the appropriate production and quality practices.Review technical holds on production coils and disposition them suitably.Report the holds to the appropriate team members and participate in analysis and resolution.Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Quality, Global R&D and marketing entities.Regularly lead new product commercialization and manufacturing cost improvement initiatives.Plan and execute mill trials in a cost efficient and resourceful manner.Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering; materials, metallurgical, mechanical or chemical focus preferredMasters degree in Engineering; materials, metallurgical, mechanical or chemical focus preferredRequirementsExperience in research, operations, quality assurance, product development and/or manufacturingProficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)Working knowledge in statistics and use of statistical tools (like Minitab)Experience in programming (any language) and use of relational databasesExperience in applying metallurgical and process modelsExperience in data analysisWillingness to learn on the job and upgrade skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced startup environmentAbility to learn quickly and share knowledge with peersPossess strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to forge partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectivesPossess a Continuous improvement mindsetUnderstanding of steel as a material for electromagnetic applicationsProficient to intermediate experience in establishing manufacturing and/or quality systems (SAP, MES, etc.)Proficient to intermediate experience in mechanical testingProficient to intermediate experience in failure analysis and problem-solving.ShiftOnsite role with standard work 5 day work scheduleWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.