Metallurgist

Location: Sumter, SC

About SKF

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet’s surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary

This position is responsible for all plant heat treatment and chemical processes. Responsibilities include a variety of metallurgical activities including all heat treatment equipment, metallographic and physical testing facilities, providing product and process control testing services, product and process development, process continuous improvement, failure analyses, problem solving and quality control testing.

Duties And Responsibilities

Plant Subject Matter Expert with thermal processing.Incorporates new and emerging thermal processing methods, material development processes and evaluation techniques where applicable.Performs materials and process evaluation for the development of new and existing products.Observes and/or participates in testing of new materials.Maintains heat treat equipment certifications to ensure that all applicable specifications are met.Supervision of all special process personnel and activities supporting heat treatment, NDT, chemical passivation, and particle analysis.Responsible for maintaining NADCAP certification and AS9100 compliance for all heat treatment, NDT, chemical passivation, and particle analysis.Serves as the "Subject Matter Expert" and performs/ oversees various tests including fatigue, microhardness, physical and mechanical property testing, heat treat NDT (micro and macro).Provides on-going metallurgical analysis and physical test results for production process control, product quality assurance, and provides product and material analyses.Prepares, analyses, and maintains metallurgical specimens for product validation.Performs materials and process evaluation for the development of new and existing products.Performs routine and non-routine audits on laboratory procedures and analyses ensuring high levels of accuracy in both testing procedures and evaluations.Recommends proper evaluation techniques for materials and processes.Oversees the training, training requirements, qualifications, and skill enhancement of NDT operators.Establishes and enforces safe laboratory practices.Provides applicable expertise for quoting new products and/or prototypes.Provides technical service and assistance to other departments as requested or assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree Metallurgy, Material Sciences, or other relevant Engineering field, with at least four (4) years of relevant experience.Demonstrated ability to apply proper analytical and/or lean tools in completion of their assignments.Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of the organization both orally and written.ASNT level III certificate desired.Experience in a metal working manufacturing environment.Experience in thermal processing of carbon and stainless steels, preferred.Prior experience supervising a small team performing task of a technical/ analytical manner preferred.

What You’ll Love About SKF

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Sr. Engineering Manager

Location: Sumter, SC

Job ID: 19450

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