Summary of Functions
The Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for ensuring raw materials and manufactured products of automobile components meet set standards of quality, reliability, and performance. The Engineer is also responsible for evaluating the chemical and physical properties of alloys and metallic materials to be used for construction and other industrial purposes. This role ensures the performance of facility equipment and processes. This position maintains, troubleshoots, and/or tests hot stamping and mechanical equipment or related automated production systems. This role may visually inspect or manually test raw materials or complete products of automobile components, before, during, or after the manufacturing process. The main objective is to test the product for its intended use and make sure it performs up to the manufacturer’s specifications. May establish procedures and processes for sampling, recording, and reporting of quality data and ensure plant quality control procedures are being followed to prevent the production of bad or unacceptable blocks.

Principle Responsibilities
• Reviews the reports of QC activities being performed, any test reports of materials, or any problems during the day.
• Implements internal/external quality requirements to ensure company products/services meet customer expectations.
• Provide technical advice about the suitability of metals for different purposes.
• Testing material for hot stamping dooring and panels.
• Assisting in CMM checks & conducting reliability tests.
• Investigating corrosion and metal failure/fatigue.
• Developing new test and repair processes.
• Investigating production/quality control problems.
• Preserve safety in wearing proper personal protective equipment at all times.
• Documenting and preparing records of all research procedures and details.
• Provide metallurgical support to the melting and heat treatment functions.
• Testing and evaluating efficiency, characteristics and performance of new and current alloys.
• Ensuring adherence to manufacturing quality standards.
• Periodically trains production personnel to enhance their skill and knowledge of product quality requirements.
• Performs analysis of raw materials and designs for quality, cost, and effectiveness.
• Conducts and monitors the analysis/inspection of raw materials and final products to ensure compliance with set specifications.
• Ensures manufacturing processes comply with local and global standards of production.
• Oversees the training of quality assurance personnel to ensure an effective work unit.
• Interacts with other departments to ensure compliance with specification and to facilitate the acceptance of parts.
• Prepares and presents to senior management reports of quality operations.
• Approves compliant products and reject defective ones.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field required.
• Knowledge of computer and measuring instruments.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing company strongly preferred.
• 3+ year of experience in inspection and measurement at a manufacturing or processing company required.
• Ability to apply and have a strong understanding of materials and mechanical engineering concepts.
• In-depth understanding of metallurgical properties and composition as well as related heat treatment processes.
• Analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Good organizational and strong interpersonal skills.
• Overtime expected and required on short notice, with flexibility based on plant production schedules.
• Proficient, quick, and comfortable with personal computer navigation and operation.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Flexibility based on plant production schedules.

Physical Requirements
The ability to lift up to 25 pounds to move objects is required. Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform low physical work indoors with minimum exposure to dust. Walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, standing, grasping, balancing, climb, kneeling, and crouching are generally required for some assignments.
• Demonstrate the ability to hear and have specific vision abilities to adjust focus, in an environment subject to noise, dust, etc.
• The office is located inside the plant with equipment noise and frequent interruptions such as phone calls and contact with staffs

Starting Wage: $70k/year DOE (salaried, exempt)

Benefits
• 401(k), 401(k) Matching
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned.
SIMWON America Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EEO.

Please send your most updated personal resume to our HR Specialist, Karina Penaloza, at the following email address: kpenaloza@ms-global.com

*This company does not sponsor visa for this position*