| Job Description | JOB DESCRIPTION
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Metallurgist/Materials Scientist at its facility located in Three Rivers, Michigan. Duties include the following:
1. Evaluating production process results to ensure quality and conformance of axle and driveshaft components with AAM and customer specifications including commercial
vehicles;
2. Leading and supporting supplier development and problem resolution efforts;
3. Analyzing and resolving metallurgical quality issues using statistical methods such as SPC, DOE and Six Sigma to analyze and resolve metallurgical qualify issues;
4. Submitting proposals for developing cost savings, rework procedures and recipes in heat treat;
5. Managing projects involving the purchase and installation of new heat treating equipment and enhancements to existing equipment, including troubleshooting and preventive maintenance; and
6. Working different shifts and weekends, as needed, and traveling internationally.
Position requires Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or foreign equivalent and 7 years of post baccalaureate progressive experience in metallurgical lab and heat treating.
Experience in the following also required:
1. Micro structural analysis of ferrous and non ferrous materials with emphasis on heat treat;
2. Working with carburizing atmospheres (endothermic and nitrogen/Methanol) as well as all aspects of the induction heat treat process;
3. Monitoring nitrogen/methanol and endothermic systems with Leco CS-300 to maintain the production quality of automotive components; and
4. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to increase production capacity and improve quality. |
| | Company | | American Axle & Manufacturing | Job Code | | State or Province | | Michigan | | |
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