Metallurgist Quality Manager Heat Treating Operations - MNP
Utica, MI
About the Job
About the role: The Heat Treat Metallurgist / Quality Manager is responsible for supporting the Heat Treatment (Quench & Temper) Operations for fasteners manufactured out of low and mid-grade carbon and alloy steels.
Responsibilities: Customer Concern Management
Internal Quality Concern/DMR process management
Continuous Improvement
Material containment (material disposition, root cause analysis, CAPA)
Manage Root Cause, Corrective Action Processes (5Y/8D/DDW/A3, etc.)
Develop and Maintain SOPs for applicability and implement and conduct
Process Control Plans, PFMEA's and RPN Reduction Plans
Manage and support:
QOS and continuous improvement process for key quality metrics
Concerns and DMRs, Reprocessing percentages,
Cost of poor quality, Audit compliance, etc.
PPAP submission process
APQP process/mfg. feasibility evaluation regarding new parts
Additional duties as assigned
Essential skills required for success at MNP:
Adaptable / flexible | Life-long learning | Compassion |
Communication | Listens well | Dedication |
Dependable / reliable | Problem-solving | Humility |
Follows directions | Self-motivation | Integrity |
Honesty | Teamwork | Trust |
Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:
Bachelor's degree in Material Science/Metallurgy or a related field
5+ years of experience in similar role/field
5+ years with steel processing, annealing, and heat treatment processes
5+ years in the manufacturing quality management field
Familiar with automotive OEM supplier requirements (IATF 16949/AIAG/VDA)
AIAG CQI-9 Heat Treat Audit experience
ISO/17025 or A2LA lab testing requirements and CTS testing protocol
ISO/TS 16949 audit experience
Experience with problem-solving, statistical, and analytical skills
Experience leading and managing employees
Experience with CAN-ENG CMBE Quench & Temper Furnaces & Wonderware
furnace control software
Experience with Cold Headed Fastener manufacturing
Experience interpreting steel microstructure (austenite, pearlite, martensite,
decarb-carbon pickup, etc.) metallurgy in mid/low carbon-based and alloy steels
Vickers/Knopp, microhardness as well as metallurgical mount prep & analysis
Experience in the automotive fastener industry
MSA/Metrology/Gage Control Experience
6-Sigma/Lean training (Green Belt/Black Belt)
Possess advanced computer skills
Able to communicate clearly and effectively
Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:
Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen
Able to pass a background check