Plant Metallurgist - Aluminum Emphasis

For 100 years, Easton has taken pride in our American made products produced by dedicated, highly skilled professionals. Our development and process teams design and manufacture the finest quality archery products and custom tubing in the world. If you have passion for the outdoors and would like to work for a reputable, long standing organization, Team Easton might be a great fit for you.

We are currently looking for a skilled Plant Metallurgist - Aluminum Emphasis to join our Quality team at our Salt Lake manufacturing facility.

Primary Job Duties

• Act as Company Subject Matter Expert for aluminum materials and processing
• Conduct process audits and ensure industry best practices are employed throughout the facility
• Write and review procedures and work instructions
• Define specifications, define and write test procedures to qualify new materials, suppliers, and processes
• Provide metallurgical troubleshooting to existing production lines
• Support Manufacturing on existing production processes and equipment to reduce scrap and improve yield
• Lead identification and implementation of cost reductions through new processes, equipment and automation
• Support Quality for all metallurgical-related issues
• Collaborate with Sourcing to identify and qualify new suppliers, as well as resolve existing production and quality issues
• Act as a mentor/coach to educate colleagues in metallurgy, technologies and processes

Desired Characteristics

• Extensive background in aluminum metal processing including welding, mechanical drawing, heat treating, and anodizing
• Ability to work with suppliers on materials-related issues
• Approachable personality with the ability to lead and work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to convey ideas to all levels from senior staff through production operators, who may have poor English language skills
• Excellent trainer and on-the-job educator, willing to explain the rationale behind the decision so others can increase their metallurgical knowledge
• Excellent documentation skills, including technical writing and creation of procedures
• Self-starter, driven to accomplishments and results
• Good design and analytical skills complemented with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work under pressure, deal with setbacks, meet demanding project schedules
• Well organized with the ability to juggle multiple assignments and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated track record of problem-solving and troubleshooting

Education/Experience

• BS (MS preferred) in Metallurgical Engineering, with emphasis on the physical metallurgy of aluminum alloys
• 5-10 years progressive experience in aluminum materials and processes, preferably in high volume consumer products
• Hands on experience with various aluminum processes, especially welding, drawing, heat treating and anodizing
• Experience with laboratory mechanical testing
• Experience with metallography
• General metallurgical knowledge, including ferrous materials, tungsten alloys, machining, heat treating, plating
• Proven knowledge of root cause / corrective action methodology and techniques
• Solid knowledge of industrial statistics, SPC, DOE
• Functional knowledge of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• High level of proficiency with MS software, especially Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience working in an ISO certified facility
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing

Easton offers competitive benefits to support employee wellbeing including:

• Multiple plan options for health and dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance with options to purchase additional coverage
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Plan with company match
• Flex Spending and HSA accounts
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Option to purchase additional vacation with pre-tax dollars
• Employees enjoy a variety of on-site events such as flu shots, catered lunches, and company sponsored archery leagues

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position