This is a dual-function role: metallographer and DSQR (Designated Supplier Quality Representative). Workload division is based upon business needs week-by-week as directed by their supervisor.
DSQR Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare customer source inspection package. Interpret all purchase orders and quality data requirements. Process, procedure, and related quality customer requirements. Review all manufacturing sequences of operations to ensure that all operations have been performed in compliance with customer and in-house requirements. Redirect parts for re-inspection and reprocessing as necessary.
• Responsible for lot-by-lot release for all shipments of forgings. Must review each lot for compliance to processing and quality requirements including NDT in all related processing factions.
• Verify proper processing procedures. Compile and furnish all related paperwork to release of forgings for source inspection and shipment. Perform an audit of each lot for complete conforming quality requirements, including dimensional verification. Present entire package to source inspection for final approval.
• Complete dimensional over inspection by using standard inspection methods. (height gage, mics, calipers, part specific ID/OD gages). Interpret customer blueprints and notes to ensure proper measurements are to blueprint and understand coordinate measurement machine (CMM) reports for conformance.
• Work with source inspection on specific problems and coordinate activity with source inspection and responsible supervision, regarding related process and quality problems.
• Detect and report defective parts, improper operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area equipment in a clean and orderly 6S condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Perform a variety of forging and inspection paperwork following standard accepted practices and process requirements.
• Considerable judgment required to interpret lot conformance, complete process conformance, quality specifications and requirements, and quality purchase order/shipping requirements, and related decisions and maintain proper records.
• DSQR support (Designated Supplier Quality Representative)
• Etch out support (Daily physical and administrative transfer of parts to supporting department)
• Certification support (Review of entire customer packet of information)
• Material and Shipping support (Physical and Administrative functions of shipping. Including Export Compliance Items)
• Inventory support (Finished Goods/WIP/MRB)
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
Metallographer Duties and Responsibilities
• Performs preparation techniques of Metallurgical mounts such as grinding, cutting, polishing and etching.
• Reads and understands drawings and specifications for correct test requirements, procedures and sampling plans.
• Able to perform Metallurgical examinations per specification and procedure.
• LEI overcheck & Grain size (NDT Overcheck and Metallurgical overcheck support).
• Metallurgical knowledge of Ni, Ti and Fe microstructures is a plus
• Complies with all environmental safe practices and regulations.
• Has knowledge of MSDS, labeling and storage requirements for chemicals.
• Be a support to Metallurgy/Engineering studies in carrying out metallographic analysis and guided data collection.
• Sufficient computer skills working with Microsoft files and programs.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Working Conditions
• Constant exposure to indoor & outdoor manufacturing environment.
• Constant exposure to moderate noise.
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, and hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
Education & Experience
• Ability to travel as required.
• Initial training in Houston, TX may be required depending on the candidate’s existing qualifications.
• High school diploma or GED required. Two-year technical associate degree preferred. One to two years of experience as a quality inspector preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Prefer 3-4 years of related metallography experience
• Familiar with equipment in Metallography Laboratory.
• Requires working knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Working knowledge of blueprints, complex drawings, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as Excel.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of inspection methods and techniques, manufacturing methods and requirements.
• Professional communication and demeanor as this position is the face of Wyman Gordon with customer.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills as this position will communicate directly to customer.
• Must successfully complete and maintain SAE DPRV certification to include written and practical exam.
• Must successfully complete and maintain customer grain size evaluation certifications.
• Metallurgical knowledge is a plus.
• Additional responsibilities as defined and assigned by supervisor or manager.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to thirty-five pounds on a repetitive basis. • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for twelve hours a day.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
• Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, power grasping, pushing and pulling of materials and fine manipulation.
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, and hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends and overtime as scheduled.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to meet or exceed the following visual acuity requirements:
o Near Vision:
Tumbling E in accordance with ISO 18490
20/25 (Snellen) at 16” (40.64cm) +/- 1” (2.54cm) in at least one eye, natural or corrected.
Jaeger No.1 at not less than 12” (30.48cm) in at least one eye, natural or corrected.
o Color Perception:
Individual shall be capable of adequately distinguishing and differentiating colors used in the process involved.