Corporate Metallurgist
Elkhart, IN, US, 46516-1167
NIBCO is a recognized leader in the flow control industry. Headquartered in Northern Indiana, with a manufacturing history that spans over a century, NIBCO operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as Mexico and Poland. NIBCO is known by our customers for exceptional quality, commitment to on-time delivery, and outstanding product innovation. Setting us apart from our competitors is our people.
If you're looking for a place where your hard work and great ideas make a difference--NIBCO is the place for you.
POSITION INFO:
This position is primarily responsible for supporting new product development, continuous improvement ideas, and the evaluation of field issues involving metals. This position will also support production foundry locations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide technical advice about the suitability of metals for different purposes, products, and applications.
• Make recommendations and advise about product feasibility.
• Investigate corrosion and metal failure/fatigue.
• Conduct material analyses to determine physical and mechanical properties of metals.
• Develop and/or optimize metallurgical processes for manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Design and conduct experiments to test durability and performance of metals.
• Stay current with advancements in the field.
• Perform failure analyses on metal components to identify causes and suggest improvements.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment needs for continuous improvement.
• Represent NIBCO Inc. at industry associations.
• Facilitate and conduct product testing, coordinating sample and supporting hardware procurement.
• Provide support to plant foundry operations.
• Provide support to legal efforts via material analyses.
• Resource for corporate and plant cross-functional teams.
• Provide product support to sales, marketing and customer service.
• Provide technical support and leadership for assigned projects.
• 25% travel.
• Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
2 to 5 years of experience in Foundry Operations. Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Equivalent
TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Effective verbal and written communications. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers, customers, project teams and leadership. Experience working independently or in a project team environment within a defined deadline. Ability to utilize mathematical concepts to identify opportunities, manipulate data and solve problems. Proficient in the use of associated equipment (Tensile, Spectrometer, Microscope, XRF, Hardness, etc).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory and lab.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.
Must be able to travel.
NIBCO is committed to equal opportunity employment. It is the policy of NIBCO to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.