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Job Posting Title

Metallurgist

Job Description Summary

Metallurgists with AAM are responsible for providing ongoing metallurgical analysis and physical test results for production process control, product quality assurance, and provides product and material analysis.

Ideal candidates will have prior professional experience in Metallurgy, metallurgic lab equipment, heat treatment, and quality systems. They will have high analytical ability where problems are complex, good oral and written communication skills, and a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Job Description

• Operation of Metallurgical laboratory equipment to perform sample evaluations.
• Conduct evaluations on furnaces samples for conformance to print for case depth, microstructure and hardness
• Conducts appropriate tests of process or production material.
• Assures materials meet established criteria and reports exceptions.
• Start and maintain the furnace and settings for the product adhering to the metallurgical standards.
• Assist management in scheduling furnace maintenance or safety checks as required.
• Review furnace process data and adjust when required to maintain conformance to specification. 
• Review and disposition non-conforming loads heat treated at OSP heat treat suppliers and any potential raw material or forging indications that are found during processing.
• Communicate efforts through interaction with laboratory department personnel and in the form of written laboratory test reports and with leadership regarding production status, requirements, and problems to leadership.
• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment within designated department.
• Assist in developing, presenting, and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Support all ISO/TS, IATF, APQP, FMEA, PFMEA, CQI-9 self-assessment
• Assists with problem solving in manufacturing environment relating to metallurgical matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Completed Bachelor’s degree with focus in metallurgy or mechanical engineering required or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two to five years’ professional experience in a Metallurgical role.
• Understanding of manufacturing process and quality systems (IATF 16949 and CQI9).
• Proficiency in the use of metallurgical lab equipment.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.