Plant Metallurgist

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The Plant Metallurgist will supervise the production, manufacturing and quality of company products, specific to the assigned departments. This shall be performed in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Shall ensure that ISO and Customer specific requirements are implemented and maintained.

What You'll Do:

• Assure that all castings meet and exceed the specified mechanical and physical properties prior to shipment.  This includes testing and documentation for certification for both production and sample parts.
• Research and development of approved metallurgical testing procedures to be used in testing and in-process checking of the iron to assure a quality product.
• Metallurgical assistance to quoting and launch personnel.
• Setting Metallurgical parameters throughout the process including, charge make-up, base chemistry targets, percent mag treatment, brinells, in-process and final.
• Work on special projects and coordinate development of new systems in the metallurgical field.
• Perform on-site surveys (Metallurgical Lab, in-coming material for iron, documentation of the chemical and mechanical properties).
• Auditing vendors as necessary.
• Responsible for the supervision of the Metallurgical Lab Personnel:
  • Auditing incoming steel and other materials that are part of the iron composition.
  • Verifying the base iron charge and chemistry.
  • Auditing alloy additions of the final iron.
  • Operating and maintenance of the testing equipment.
  • Audit the Molding process sheets metallurgical section, including follow-up discrepancies.
  • Ensure that the metallurgical measuring equipment used in manufacturing is checked at scheduled intervals.
  • Test bars are properly poured and tested.
  • Auditing of all production procedures for compliance.
  • Updating Process Sheets.
• Responsible for initializing corrective action of customer or in-house metallurgical problems.
• Monitoring and auditing of iron pouring including temperature control and pouring practices.
  • Review of simulations and gating designs, providing suggestions for improvements.
• Responsible for the supervision of the Metallurgical to ensure that the measuring equipment used in manufacturing is checked at scheduled intervals.
• Assist the Quality Manager in utilizing statistical techniques and preparation in the Metallurgical, Melting and Pouring departments.
• Develop training materials on metallurgical, melting, and pouring practices and provide training to all departments as needed.
• Perform all duties assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

What We Need From You:

• Bachelors' degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, or other related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in a technical role; Foundry preferred.
• Broad knowledge of varied alloy groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and produce technical reports and diagrams of manufacturing processes.
• Ability and willingness to work with all levels of the Company.
• Ability to contribute to manufacturing strategy.
• Supervisory experience.

• Quality system support and working knowledge of ISO, IATF, and other applicable standards.
• Ability to collect and process data accurately.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and train other team members.
• Steel-toed boots with metatarsal protection are required on Day 1, if hired.

Why You’ll Love Working For Us:​​​​​​

• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical and Dental coverages
• 401K
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are

encouraged to apply.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.