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Senior Metallurgical Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.. Provide metallurgical validation and technical engineering support for New Product Introduction projects and Technical Services activities .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide metallurgical validation and technical engineering support for New Product Introduction projects and Technical Services activities
- Lead resolution of complex heat treatment and coating-related issues with customers and internal manufacturing organizations
- Lead capital projects for laboratory and manufacturing improvements
- Provide metallurgical validation and technical oversight for outsourced heat treatment operations
- Develop and deliver metallurgy training programs for operators, engineers, and technicians, exceeding 120 man-hours annually
- Create and maintain technical procedures, engineering standards, and laboratory documentation based on Caterpillar and international standards
- Drive laboratory equipment reliability and preventive maintenance initiatives
- Manage metallurgical laboratory operations, including budgeting, procurement, equipment maintenance, and resource allocation
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering
- Fluent English level, written and oral communication
- Minimum 2 years of experience around Heat Treat or Metallurgical environment
- Self-motivated, results-oriented problem solving and prioritization skills
- Previous experience in technical problem solving
- Excellent mechanical aptitude
- Previous experience in similar industries, for example automotive, glass, gear manufacturing or metal processing industries
- Project management experience
- Experience with ferrous heat treatment processes such as carburizing, direct hardening, tempering, and annealing
- Prior experience creating and maintaining quality plans, including FMEAs, Control Plans, SPC skills, etc.
- Knowledge of controls for heat treat processes, including atmosphere control, heating time/rate, quench media controls, and scan rate
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
- Opportunity to join a global team focused on stronger, more sustainable communities