Senior Metallurgist

POSITION DETAILSPosition SummaryThe Senior Metallurgist position will be responsible for all aspects of materials involving the use and treatments of manufactured or purchased parts. This includes welding, coatings (i.e. ceramics, nitride, paint) and heat treatment processes. Experience of materials will not be limited to metals but also include materials of any kind as required for the design and manufacturing processes.Responsible for the initiation, planning, monitoring, reporting and closure of large material development and new/emerging associated technology projects. The role will closely coordinate with a cross-functional team of resources (Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Engineering Defense and Industrial, Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) for execution on-time. The Senior Metallurgist will be expected to leverage their materials and associated technologies expertise to drive superior execution and contribute to strategy development around enhancing capabilities.Principal ActivitiesServe as Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Defense and Industrial Group including all pumpsProvide independent technical leadership in materials and associated existing and new technologies across manufacturing sites and all product platforms.Investigate and match new technologies to product development needs to support l business growth in all served end markets.Provide technical leadership to establish partnerships with external technical communities including universities, technical consultants and research companies.Develop & execute technical material projects of varying complexity based on commercial needs & proposed technical solutionSuccessfully identify and mitigate cost and technical risks involving material recommendations, developments and substitutions.Partner with Defense and Industrial leadership teams to develop advance material capabilities and technologies strategy & drive execution based on best practice.Maintain library of material and processes specifications.Act as a technical liaison between CIRCOR and materials suppliers.CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSKnowledge Skills & Abilities:Demonstrate experience managing material technology projects including teams with engineering & production located across multiple global sitesDemonstrate proficiency in written and oral reporting to middle and senior management levelsHave exceptional cross-functional accountability with proven track record as a change agentDemonstrate abilities to perform in a metric driven environmentExperience with lean principles or business-system cultureMust be a strong influencer, and able to make data driven decisionsMust have a valid passport; travel both international and domestic, up to 10%Education & ExperienceRequires a four-year college degree in an applicable field and five years related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 5+ Years leading cross-functional teams on complex material technology and associated technology projects.Background in Welding, Casting and Heat Treatment processes and corrosion prevention preferredProven experience in manufacturing and machining processesProven management experience in a global manufacturing companyKnowledge of fluid handling equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, controls) preferredPractical knowledge of Military certifications and audits preferredStrong manufacturing background with companies that produce metal productsCIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Created: 2025-03-06