Metallurgy Materials Specialist

  Metallurgy Materials Specialist COMPANY JTEKT Bearings North America DEPARTMENT Quality - Product Materials and Metallurgy LOCATION 7 Research Drive Greenville, S.C. CLASSIFICATION Exempt REPORTS TO Manager Materials Engineering GRADE 108   Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Summary/Purpose This position will develop solutions to issues associated with bearing, steering, driveline manufacturing and steelmaking.  Advanced technical knowledge of material science will be used to improve existing bearing/ steering/driveline products, solve technical problems and develop new products and processes.  This position will also work closely with internal plants, customers and suppliers concerning any issue of performance or material properties.  This position also involves mentoring less experienced engineers in this field and creating unique analytical methods as needed.    Essential Duties and Accountabilities: Coordinate projects to solve problems related to bearing, steering and driveline material properties, steel cleanliness or heat treatment issues.  Analyze data and develop a plan to determine the optimum solution or recommended actions. Analyze and recommend solutions or test programs for customer or supplier issues. Works as an advisor and professional staff with other associates to assist with problems in the specialty area. Develop new or improved products or processes to improve profitability or higher performance. Plans major continuous improvement or product development projects crossing multiple business units including world bearing/steering/driveline businesses and steel suppliers.  Prepare technical reports from analysis results; including judgment of results. Perform other duties as assigned   Supervisory Responsibilities: •   This position has no supervisory responsibilities.   Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Critical thinking skills and advanced data analysis. Proficient in advanced problem solving. Technical writing skills. Initiative in proposing project activities within assigned area of responsibility. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated proficiency with metallurgical laboratory equipment Failure analysis Familiarity reading component prints Familiarity with automotive quality systems is preferred.  E.G. IATF 16949, CQI-9. Familiarity with industry standards is preferred.  E.G. ASTM, AMS and ISO. Good listener Ability to work on a team Strong written communication/technical writing skills required. Presentation and verbal communication skills required, but not critical. Ability to communicate detailed results and provide training to other associates Work with minimum supervision, self-starter with focus on detail, tracking, and documentation. Positive approach; team player; strong work ethic; high integrity.   Education and Experience: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science or Metallurgy MS Degree (preferred) in Materials Science or Metallurgy 10 years experience with MS degree 15 years experience with BS degree  10+ years’ experience in industrial production areas and/or laboratory evaluation of material properties with an emphasis of steel. Detailed knowledge of specialized metallurgical laboratory test equipment will be beneficial. Knowledge of heat treatment, steel production, and metal forming processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Project management for large multi-discipline projects is necessary.   Work Environment/Physical Demands:   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.   Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.