Sr. Process Engineer Dunkirk

CountryUnited States of America State / CountyNew York CityDunkirk DivisionMetals CompanyNew Hartford/Dunkirk FunctionEngineering Workplace TypeOn-Site Position typeFull Time Opportunity ID24579 Job Description Position SummaryThis position serves as a senior technical role responsible for open-die and GFM forging processes at the Dunkirk facility. The role is accountable for developing, optimizing, and sustaining forging and associated thermal processes to meet customer requirements, ensure stable and capable production, and drive cost competitiveness.The individual will work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, engineering, and commercial teams, while directly interfacing with customers to support material qualification, process development, and technical issue resolution.This position is expected to grow into the primary technical point of contact for forging processes at the Dunkirk facility.________________________________________Core Accountabilities* Establish and own forging process capability for open-die and GFM operations, including control of:o temperatureo strain and reductiono thermomechanical processing windows* Develop, validate, and optimize:o forging routes and reductionso furnace parameters and heat treatment cycleso process windows to achieve required mechanical properties and quality* Lead customer qualification and development programs, including:o new material introductiono process qualification and validationo alignment of customer requirements with plant capabilities* Drive cost reduction, yield improvement, and throughput optimization through metallurgical and process improvements* Develop and maintain:o forging programs and tables for 4K press and GFMo process standards for both internal products and outside conversion customerso Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR if needed* Serve as the technical lead for outside conversion business, including:o development of forging approaches and routingso support for quoting and cost structure definitiono identification of new opportunities to grow Dunkirk conversion volume* Define and implement process monitoring and control systems, including:o SPC and capability trackingo acquisition and analysis of process datao correlation of process parameters to product performance* Partner with maintenance and engineering to:o commission and implement new equipmento define and maintain operating envelopeso improve process reliability through technical understanding* Lead technical resolution of:o internal process issueso customer quality concernso deviations and non-conformances* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and operations personnel________________________________________Key Responsibilities* Define, control, and continuously improve key forging and thermal process parameters- review and update SPC data* Monitor and drive product performance (mechanical properties, surface condition, dimensional characteristics, yield)* Review and interpret customer specifications and ensure technical compliance* Maintain process documentation control systems and associated databases* Support management review with data-driven analysis and recommendations* Interface with customers, sales, and leadership to resolve any differential between customer requirements and SMC capabilities.* Technical supervision of Dunkirk Processes and employees________________________________________QualificationsEducation & Experience* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science* Minimum 8-12 years of experience in forging and thermomechanical processing of high-performance alloys All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. RelocationRelocation