Movement Search and Delivery is working with a Large Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer in Muskegon, MI to identify a Technical Director with excellent Metallurgy experience in NPI.Salary Goals:-190-225K-30% bonus-4 Weeks PTO
Position Summary: Responsible for development, implementation and management of technical strategy for the C-M alloy product range. This includes development of melting and refining practices, controls, raw materials and aim chemistry for all VIM superalloy products, and in conjunction with Manufacturing, stainless steel products and cobalt-based alloys. Develop new and improved C-M proprietary superalloys and turbine engine applications for these alloys. In conjunction with marketing, develop marketing and business strategies for the family of C-M proprietary alloys on a worldwide basis, and in particular develop team efforts with the turbine engine companies to develop significant engine applications.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Work safely. Adhere to all Company and regulatory EH&S policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all Company 6-S initiatives and policies.
  • Manage the C-M Technology Department including work assignment planning, time scale, budget, andpersonnel evaluations.
  • Ensure C-M vacuum induction melting and refining aim chemistry, raw materials, trace and tramp element andcleanliness for cast superalloys remain state of the art and that consistent heat quality, including blend heats, reflects this technology.o Oversight for MFG changes/governance on technical changes to process and impact to quality of alloy(refractory, melt practices, etc..)o Laboratory support for testing trends/analysis, confirmation of process control trends, troubleshootingunexpected test results
  • Introduce new alloy products for both turbine engine company (OEM) and C-M proprietary superalloys tosuccessful production status at C-M. Attain and maintain turbine engine company approval for these newproducts.
  • Review all incoming vacuum superalloy customer specifications with either acceptance or negotiation oftechnical changes. Ensure any process changes at C-M are introduced successfully.
  • Ensure our major accreditations including: NADCAP (quality dept), Turbine engine company vendoragreements/fixed process outlines are maintained and updated, as needed
  • Provide a world class technical service to both immediate casting house customers and ultimate customers. Customer support beyond making alloy – metallurgical support when slim at the customer
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest technology development in C-M’s major marketplaces through review of newpertinent patents/patent applications, technical papers, journals and conference proceedings.
  • Enhance market intelligence and penetration for C-M through multi-level contacts including design and projectengineering, purchasing and senior management at major ultimate customers or potential ultimatecustomers.
  • Participate in the preparation and presentation of significant technical papers, particularly joint papers withthe turbine engine companies, at major turbine engineering/superalloy conferences, with the objective ofgrowing and broadening C-M’s worldwide market penetration.
  • As required, in conjunction with Manufacturing, ensure our AOD refining and continuous casting practices arecompetitive.
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