Lead Metallurgical Engineer - Surface

The primary purpose of this role is to lead product and process improvement efforts to reduce drift, reduce cost, and reduce customer product claims. The incumbent will develop and monitor systems to make these improvements using a systematic approach, and core tools. This is a safety sensitive position.

In this role, you will: 

• Be a primary problem solver and solution implementor to improve the overall manufacturing process stability and eliminate waste, including: 

  • Reducing customer product claims

  • Reducing cost

  • Reducing drift through development and monitoring of process management of inspection methods, and vision systems

• Drive improvements at multiple organizational levels, including working with operations on the manufacturing shop floor. 

• Support assigned customer accounts with technical issues including product claim disposition and product practice planning. 

• Support Lancaster Operations quality management system by participating in internal and external audits as assigned. 

• Manage a team of (2) direct reports including work prioritization, performance management, and development of these individuals.

• Facilitate process and product problem solving efforts such as trial development and management, data collection and analysis, Gemba walks, and kaizens. 

• Implement systems to capture and retain gains, capture institutional knowledge, and enable continuous improvement. 

• Work safely and support location EHS improvements.

Please note: This role requires travel ≤25%

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, or materials science from an accredited institution, or related field

• Minimum of five (5) years of metallurgical experience working with metals

• Experience in one or more areas of coil, sheet finishing, extrusion, or forging

• Broad understanding of product criteria for coil and sheet, upstream processing, surface criteria, metallurgy, and thermal processing

• Ability to lead multi-functional teams for problem solving and continual improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of manufacturing quality experience

• 3+ years of supervisory experience

• Experience in industrial and automotive processes and/or products

• Knowledgeable in quality system standards including ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100

• Knowledgeable in AIAG requirements, including CQI-9

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication