Metallurgist

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Job Posting Title

Metallurgist

Job Description Summary

Our American Axle Manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana is hiring for a new role of a Metallurgist. Responsible to provide ongoing metallurgical analysis and physical test results for production process control, product quality assurance, and provides product and material analysis.

Job Description

• Support of AAM's Safety and Quality programs
• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills and statistical ability
• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, materials and equipment within designated department
• Support all ISO/TS, IATF, APQP, FMEA, PFMEA Requirements
• Assures materials meet established criteria and reports exceptions
• Operation of Metallurgical laboratory equipment to perform sample evaluations
• Conduct Appropriate testing using the application of measurement system analysis (MSA)
• All administrative tasks including clearly communicating of production status, requirements, and problems
• Assist in maintaining and developing standard operating procedures and work instructions

Required Skills and Education

• B.S. degree with major in metallurgy or mechanical engineering or equivalent training required.
• 2 - 5 years’ work experience in metallurgy.
• Formal training in FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA and SPC.
• Thorough understanding of Quality Systems (ISO/TS 16949).
• Knowledge of process conformance audits.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• High analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Fluency in Microsoft applications
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High level of communication skills to work effectively with others, empower employees and increase work output.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 85 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

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