Metallurgist

ABOUT US:

XCAL TOOLS is seeking to fill in the position of a Metallurgist based in Pittsburgh, PA. XCAL Tools manufactures underground roof drill bits, continuous miner bits and manufacturing bits. We take pride in offering a product that is American-made and we will continue to invest in the people, equipment, and expertise needed to provide the industries we serve with superior products and outstanding customer service.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an exempt managerial position where the employee interfaces with management and staff throughout the organization to corroborate that the quality management system is functioning properly. The employee exercises a substantial degree of independent judgment and analysis to ensure that the Company's products and/or services are fit for purpose, are consistent, and meet both external and internal requirements including legal compliance and customer specification(s).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Metallurgy or Related Engineering Field, Required
• Minimum Ten (10) Years Material Science or Metallurgical Experience, Required
• Experience with Tungsten Cobalt Powder Formulation, Pressing, and Sintering
• HIP Sintering Experience, A Plus
• Experience in Wear Tool Design
• Experience with Carbide Brazing Processes
• Knowledge of Cutting Tools and Applications, A Plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Competent, personable listening, verbal, and written communication skills and high degree of independent judgment and analysis to collaborate with cross-functional teams to reach joint decisions regarding effective functioning of quality management system and to effectively write routine correspondence, create presentations, and complete required reporting functions
• Proficient information gathering and monitoring skills to facilitate effective, unbiased decision-making and problem-solving functions
• Ability to anticipate needs, set goals/standards and measure results with complementing ability to effectively adapt to changing situations, unexpected issues, and varied job demands
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously to completion
• Good leadership skills to interface with interdepartmental corporate personnel and plant management/supervisory personnel to advise and implement appropriate changes to quality management system and to provide training, tools and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards
• Proficient math skills and technical capacity with ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and applicable quality management system software
• "Team member" mentality with ability to maintain a positive, proactive, self-directed approach

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports Company's quality management system through knowledgeable application of ISO processes and principles and ASTM specification; coordinates Quality department resources for assistance to plants/operations.
• Assists Operations department with technical information as needed, input for plant/manufacturing changes and product quality, and new machinery capability review.
• Assists Purchasing department with raw material, incoming non-conforming material, and new product quality requirement reviews; interfaces with external suppliers and vendors on development of components or raw material needed for production.
• Assists Sales department by providing technical assistance to field sales representatives and job bid information as required; providing follow-up to customer compliant-related issues; meeting with customers to discuss specific quality issues generating written documentation and presentations as needed; visiting customer sites to perform product issue evaluation or installation testing support.
• Creates precise designs for components and provides technical advice about the suitability of metals for different purposes; makes recommendations and advisements about product feasibility; assists with new product testing using both destructive and non-destructive techniques.
• Provides technical knowledge and assistance for Continual Improvement projects related to new equipment, testing, and controlling documentation as needed
• Performs Root Cause Corrective Action for process and part deviations or Quality check failures

*Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short term disability coverage.

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