Mueller is seeking a Metallurgist to assist in production and quality processes with emphasis in meeting customer deadlines, quality standards, safety improvements, scrap reduction, non-conformities, fewer returns and productivity improvements. Confers with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate production processes. This position will ultimately gain a more thorough understanding of the company’s material and processes that could provide expansion into new markets. Project work including but not limited to: chip reconstitution, reduction of micro-porosity, selection of new alloys, production process, etc.

• Develop practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, yield, productivity, and costs
• Develop and optimize process and product development
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
• Work closely with operations and provide training to operating personnel
• Provide metallurgical assistance to management, engineering, foundry teams, and special projects

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field of work
• PhD desired

Required Experience:

• 4+ years progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position including experience as a team member on project teams in a cross functional environment.
• Brass foundry experience. Experience with C87850 alloy highly desirable.
• Heat treatment experience
• Machine shop experience
• Experience with spectrometers

Competencies

• Ethics and Values
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Overall Sales Process Effectiveness
• Customer Effectiveness & Influence
• Process Management & Compliance
• Process Management & Compliance
• Personal Development/Continuous Improvement