Product Metallurgist II Job Details | Gerdau
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1
Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.
We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.
Overview
Job Description
At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference-together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Product Metallurgist I and II are responsible for assisting in determining and eliminating the root cause of process and product non-conformances, determining process route, practice design and supporting operations, sales, and customer with metallurgical guidance for improvement and resolution.
DIMENSIONS: Process and Product Metallurgy / Quality Assurance
NATURE & SCOPE:
This job is accountable for identifying and solving metallurgical problems. The incumbent will assist in determining and eliminating the root cause of non-conformance that are found at the division and/or with the customer.
This job reports to QA/Metallurgy and Operational Excellence Manager
This job has several challenges such as combining the efforts of people, equipment and material in order to meet quality goals and standards, while controlling costs within the established guidelines. Qualification for this job should include a four-year college degree, preferably in a metallurgical engineering or steelmaking knowledge proven through metallurgical experience and a desire to obtain a technical degree.
- Product Metallurgist I: G-Future and/or 1-3 years
- Product Metallurgist II: 5+ years
The incumbent should also have knowledge of grade specifications, customer, and industry specifications. This incumbent should possess basic computer literacy. This job requires the holder to have a completed Product Metallurgist training qualification checklist.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Responsible for identifying and solving metallurgical problems.
Perform as customer technical liaison.
Dispositions product placed on hold for quality issues or concerns.
Obtain all metallurgical, customer and industry specifications.
Document customer requirements and process routing of quotes in the plant-wide operating systems.
Coordinate & control flow of sales quotes in a timely manner.
Oversee trial orders with production departments.
Initiate Customer Claims when applicable.
Determine process routing for standard products.
Determine customer PPAP requirements.
Assist in resolving customer claims as required to support supply chain.
Develop new product applications with GSN Technical Services.
APQP/PPAP/FMEA and CP inputs and reviews.
Support the Quality system in audits and customer specific requirements.
Assist in determining and eliminating the root cause of nonconformance's that are found at the division and/or with the customer.
Responsible for following department rules for safety, discipline, and work procedures within corporate management and quality guidelines.
Responsible for following the Cardinal Safety Rules.
Responsible for observing completing all required annual safety and environmental training on a monthly basis.
Responsible for spill prevention, containment, response and clean up or assist in cleanup of material spills if required in the testing lab or on the production floor.
Employee is expected to know, understand, and follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental legal requirements and practices.
Develop working knowledge and process capabilities of other GSN production facilities. Develop working relationships with key technical and operating personnel in GSN.
Be a self-starter and exhibit high motivation to manage work and be able to prioritize responsibilities as required. Enjoy working in a team setting collaborating with other to achieve positive results.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.