Manager - Metallurgy Special Projects at Carpenter Technology USA — Reading, PA

MANAGER – METALLURGY SPECIAL PROJECTS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE MANAGER – METALLURGY SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Develop and Manage Metallurgy Characterization Programs and Special Projects.
• Lead characterization and reporting related to industry requirements including JENQC.
• Lead and Support qualification of new processes and equipment.
• Establish goals and objectives in support of the SAO plan aimed at producing a reliable, cost-effective, consistent, quality product for our customers.
• Participate with manager in the development of short and long term plans for assigned Technology group and ensures performance against plan.
• Manage to ensure that expeditious metallurgical support is provided, when required, to Manufacturing, R&D, and other departments as necessary.
• Evaluate, and execute when appropriate, requests for experimental orders. Develop and maintain strong cooperative and productive working relationships with peers, subordinates and superiors in all departments.
• Works with Metallurgy Leadership Team to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of strategy/plan development and alignment as well as leadership of broad quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as an adviser and business partner for the Metallurgy Leadership Team.
• Develop solid relationships across the enterprise to enable smooth implementation of corporate initiatives and other critical business changes.
• Understand operational excellence and use those tools to drive process improvements.
• Mentor and participate in career development of junior metallurgists.

REQUIRED FOR THE MANAGER – METALLURGY SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Material or Quality Science, or related area.
• 10+ years of total work experience in a technical or metallurgy staff position. Experience managing a staff preferred.

PREFERRED FOR THE MANAGER - METALLURGY SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile, research, and analyze information.
• Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.
• Business/Management Expertise: Applies broad business and management expertise to drive financial and operational performance across multiple departments and/or functions.
• Functional Expertise: Has extensive knowledge and experience within own function and general knowledge of areas, departments and/or function(s) within and across other disciplines.
• Strategic Planning: Develops area/departmental plans including business, production and/or organizational priorities.
• Financial Management: Manages resources to ensure financial and operational objectives are met.