Metallurgist and Process Engineer - Fluids

Job Summary:

Create, document, develop and implement procedures required to manufacture products and test processes.

Required Education and Experience:

• Metallurgical Engineering Degree, Materials Engineering or Diploma from a Canadian University or College 
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience in a related field (preferably in automotive)
• Ability to perform manual related tasks(cutting, mounting, polishing test samples, and maintain test equipment)
• Basic machining skills a plus
• Advanced Metallurgical testing knowledge and skills preferred
• Experience in metallurgical testing such as hardness, Strain analysis, tensile testing, yield analysis, elongation.
• Proficient in using X-ray equipment and handheld portable XRF analyzers
• Solid understanding of microstructure analysis, steel grain structures, heating and cooling curves
• Good knowledge of steel compositions and the effects on steel processing in house and at end customers
• Plating thickness measurement and analysis
• Understanding and knowledge of copper and nickel plating processes
• Solid understanding of Nylon materials and testing
• Experience with Stainless Steel (304 and 316) cold rolled steel and chemistry and mechanical properties
• Ability to measure and understand heat affected zones from welding
• Laser welding experience in thin gage metals
• Ability to interpret SAE and ASTM and customer specific standards and apply them to product development and testing
• Knowledge of any applicable customer specific requirements

Critical Success Factors:

• Excellent attendance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Good management and leadership skills.
• Good computer proficiency / Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project and SolidWorks
• Good ability to read and understand technical documents and specs
• Thorough understanding of materials chemistry and properties as it relates to Metal roll forming/ materials forming
• Awareness of Quality, H&S & Environmental policies – IATF 16949 & ISO 14001

Essential Functions:

• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems , Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Developing, evaluating, improving and documenting manufacturing processes.
• Developing and implementing process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments
• Analysing manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancement of quality, cost reduction and throughput.
• Collaborating with configuration control and design engineering regarding product tooling and design to ensure effectual production methods.
• Conferring with vendors in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, material purchase, and evaluating products accordingly to quality standards and specifications.
• Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
• Providing engineering and quality support in production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Supporting company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and good manufacturing practices.
• Required to work extra hours and travel to meet Customer needs.
• All other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned as deemed necessary by Supervisor.
• Ability to solve material related problems of moderate complexity
• Provides technical solutions and guidance in relation to stainless steel
• Develops detailed understanding of process flow and operations of SS mills
• Perform various mechanical Engineering projects and Material Testing
• Collects and analyzes data presenting reports in requested formats effectively
• Provides materials analysis support with the manufacturing departments
• Performs failure testing and analysis for understanding of material properties in raw materials received for part forming from outside suppliers
• Liaison with materials group for materials related concerns and changes.
• Liaison with Auburn Hills Engineering and Quality Group for material content changes and affects to tubing production operations
• Confirm Materials properties on materials received for forming operations
• Knowledge of customer specifications
• Develop Materials system to understand and predict materials impact as it relates to materials forming operations
• Operate and maintain testing and analysis equipment
• Develop optimum guidelines for material forming operations and tooling operation.
• Performs various metallurgical and non-destructive testing and report findings
• Operate testing equipment
• Support Business Plan as well as special projects.

Work Environment:

• 50% office, 50% plant floor (PPE required)

Physical Demands:

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management
• Overtime as required
• Multiple demands in a challenging and fast paced- team orientated environment
• Noisy environment
• Office, Plant floor 
• Travel as required

Health and Safety:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview