Metallurgical Engineer

Metallurgical Engineer
Posting Date: 09/13/2013
Reply Date: 11/29/2013
Job Category: Engineering
Department: Steel Support Technical Services
Business Unit / Location: WI Steel Support – Columbus, OH
New Job Code: No
Pay Type: Salary
Job Reports To: Technical Services Manager
Position Contact: michelle.mcgowen@worthingtonindustries.com
Summary:
Worthington Industries (NYSE: WOR) is a global company that processes steel for use in the automotive, construction, hardware, aerospace and many other industries. Our family of 10,000 employees in 82 facilities throughout 11 countries has helped us earn the respect of our customers, our communities and our industry. With systems developed to conform to international standards for quality, environmental management and occupational health and safety, we consistently rank at the top of the Jacobson & Associates Survey, which ranks customer satisfaction among major steel suppliers With sales of approximately $2.5 billion annually, our company is North America’s premier value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured pressure cylinders, such as propane, oxygen and helium tanks, hand torches, refrigerant and industrial cylinders, camping cylinders, compressed natural gas storage cylinders and scuba tanks; framing systems and stairs for mid-rise buildings; steel pallets and racks.

Worthington Industries operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the Golden Rule, with earning money for its shareholders as the first corporate goal. As a market leader in metals manufacturing for nearly 60 years, Worthington Industries operates on a philosophy grounded in the Golden Rule. We put people first, whether they’re our employees, shareholders, customers or suppliers. We’re looking for individuals who share our people-first philosophy and can help us continually innovate and grow through their insights, leadership and unique talents.

Worthington Steel has a Metallurgical Engineering Opportunity we are currently recruiting for. This position has the flexibility to be based at one of our facilities in the following locations:
Columbus, OH
Delta, OH
Porter, IN

This position will apply chemistry and various branches of the engineering sciences to the design, development or operation of processes and equipment used in the production process. The incumbent will conduct research to develop or improve metals and alloys, and develops new uses or applications for metals and alloys. They will research customer issues related to the properties of the steel.

General Responsibilities:
Study and summarize test results for problem / process analysis
Attend review meeting and make process and B.O.M. recommendations
Research and master basic ferrous metallurgy as it applies to local operations
Write a section of the Metallurgy Class text
Research and analysis of metallurgical items on Problem Status
Review customer claims
Research, observe and follow trials
Perform basic analysis at customer locations (sorting, circle grid analysis, etc)
Skills:
Fluency in computer statistical analysis and reporting tools
Knowledge of the various databases connected with Operations and the test lab
Strong communication and networking skills – ability to effectively communicate and network with the appropriate people/resources to acquire information and see a task through completion
Basic knowledge of chemical / materials principles
BS Metallurgical Engineering or BS Materials Science
Experience in Metallurgical Engineering is desired
Basic steel making technologies