Principal Metallurgist - Technology

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels.  Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets.  Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. PRINCIPAL METALLURGIST – TECHNOLOGY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PRINCIPAL METALLURGIST – TECHNOLOGY: Provides a diversified range of technical services to our internal and external customers supporting the attainment of Company and division goals.  Responsible for making disposition of referred, non-conforming and off-standard material, including but not limited to RMRs and customer claims.  Responsible for providing training and education to key customers.  Provides leadership to less-experienced staff.  Provides support, leadership and guidance to peers, customers and manager in key projects and opportunities.  Leads others in the use of statistical methods and experimental design.  Manages functional project teams to address and solve complex technical problems and recognize business trends for alloy and process development, including project planning and budget compliance.  Recognizes and communicates technical risk to management.  Applies SPC, six-sigma and/or BPI tools to detect project inefficiencies. Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned. REQUIRED FOR THE PRINCIPAL METALLURGIST – TECHNOLOGY: Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science or related field required. 8 or more years relevant experience required.    PREFERRED FOR THE PRINCIPAL METALLURGIST - TECHNOLOGY Business/Functional Expertise: Interprets internal/external business issues and recommends best practices in own function.  Has developed depth and breadth of expertise in own function. Project Management: Effectively manages projects or teams, including coordination of resources outside of own area.  Forecasts and plans resource requirements for projects or teams. Financial Management: Monitors and controls costs for own work and may manage costs/budgets for large projects or areas. Advanced knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods and practices.   Advanced knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of the newest and latest technologies available.    Functional knowledge of statistics, six sigma and/or BPI practices.    Problem Solving: Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Customer Focus: Anticipates customer needs; assesses requirements…