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performance characteristics to support new and existing product applications, including aerospace-grade seamless and welded tubing programs.\nDevelop technical standards and best practices related to metallurgy and materials engineering.\nSupport alloy and process roadmap development for ATG's pivot into higher-value aerospace tubing, including titanium, nickel, stainless, and high-performance alloy product families.\nOversee the technical feasibility review for new products, and customer specific requirements prior to quotation. \nMaintain and control technical documentation for new alloy and specialty product development. \nProduct Quality & Failure Analysis\nLead structured root cause investigations involving customer complaints, product failures, manufacturing defects, and quality issues using disciplined problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone analysis.\nConduct metallographic examinations, mechanical testing reviews, microstructure analysis, and failure investigations.\nDevelop corrective and preventive actions to improve product reliability and manufacturing performance.\nProvide technical reports and recommendations to management and customers.\nManufacturing Support\nPartner with Mill Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes.\nEvaluate the impact of welding, forming, drawing, pilgering, annealing, pickling, bright annealing, sizing, straightening, and finishing processes on product quality, dimensional control, microstructure, and aerospace performance requirements.\nSupport process optimization initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and product consistency.\nParticipate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.\nProvide metallurgical input on seamless tube production routes, including purchased hollows, extrusion, piercing, pilgering, cold drawing, heat treatment, and final inspection requirements.\nProvide metallurgical input on welded and welded-drawn tube production routes, including strip selection, weld integrity, bead conditioning, cold reduction, heat treatment, and qualification pathways for aerospace applications.\nSupport new product development initiatives and qualification programs for aerospace, defense, and specialty alloy tubing applications.\nCollaborate with sales teams to provide technical support for customer applications and specifications.\nWork closely with procurement team to develop and qualify new/potentila vendors\nAssist in the review of customer specifications, drawings, material requirements, testing requirements, quality requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical feasibility for new business opportunities.\nParticipate in customer audits, qualification reviews, and technical presentations.\nAssist in developing advanced tubing solutions and specialty applications.\nSupport customer and OEM qualification activities for seamless and welded aerospace tubing, including technical data packages, process capability evidence, material traceability, and metallurgical validation.\nProduct Development & Customer Support\nTesting & Compliance\nOversee and interpret mechanical, corrosion, and metallurgical testing programs.\nEnsure compliance with applicable ASTM, ASME, SAE, AMS, MIL-SPEC, CSA, ISO, AS9100, NADCAP-related, and customer specifications where applicable.\nReview and approve technical documentation, material certifications, and testing protocols.\nReview customer and industry specifications during quotation, contract review, and launch phases to confirm material capability, processing requirements, testing scope, documentation needs, and technical risks.\nSupport aerospace-grade inspection and verification requirements, including ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, hydrostatic testing, dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, corrosion testing, and metallographic evaluation.\nSupport internal and external quality audits.\nContinuous Improvement & Innovation\nMonitor advancements in metallurgy, material science, welding technology, seamless tube manufacturing, welded-drawn tube processing, aerospace qualification practices, and advanced manufacturing processes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, sustainability, and cost performance.\nSupport technical training and development of engineers, technicians, operators, and quality personnel.\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline required.\nMaster's Degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering considered an asset.\nP.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) preferred.\nExperience\nMinimum 5-10 years of progressive Metallurgy or Materials Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience in stainless steel, nickel alloy, titanium alloy, tube and pipe manufacturing, metal forming, welding, seamless tube production, welded-drawn tubing, or related industrial sectors strongly preferred.\nExperience conducting failure analysis, metallography, mechanical testing, and process investigations.\nDemonstrated experience applying structured problem-solving and corrective action methods, including 8D, root cause analysis, containment, corrective action, preventive action, and effectiveness verification.\nExperience supporting quality systems and regulatory compliance programs.\nExperience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical quality systems, customer approvals, material traceability, and specification-driven qualification programs considered a strong asset.\nTechnical Competencies\nMetallurgical analysis and material characterization\nStainless steel, nickel alloy, titanium alloy, and high-performance alloy metallurgy\nWelding metallurgy\nSeamless tube metallurgy and process routes, including hollows, extrusion, piercing, pilgering, drawing, heat treatment, and final inspection\nWelded and welded-drawn tubing technology, including weld metallurgy, bead conditioning, cold reduction, annealing, and aerospace qualification requirements\nCorrosion science and testing\nMechanical testing interpretation\nStructured problem solving and root cause analysis, including 8D methodology, 5 Why, Fishbone analysis, containment planning, corrective action, preventive action, and effectiveness verification\nProcess improvement and Lean Manufacturing\nASTM, ASME, SAE, AMS, MIL-SPEC, ISO, AS9100, NADCAP-related and customer specifications\nCustomer specification review, technical feasibility assessment, contract review support, and risk identification for new business opportunities\nStatistical analysis and technical reporting\nProject management and technical leadership\nAerospace tubing applications, including hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, structural, engine, exhaust, heat exchanger, and mission-critical systems\nLeadership Competencies\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to influence cross-functional teams\nCustomer-focused mindset\nContinuous improvement orientation\nStrong organizational and project management skills\nAbility to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences\nWork Environment\nCombination of manufacturing floor, metallurgical laboratory, and office environments.\nFrequent interaction with production, engineering, quality, and commercial teams.\nOccasional travel to customer locations, suppliers, and sister facilities within North America.\nHealth & Safety\nDemonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety.\nComplies with all Samuel and Associated Tube Group Health & Safety policies.\nUtilizes required personal protective equipment.\nParticipates in safety initiatives, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement activities.\nSupports a culture where safety is a core organizational value.\nSuccess Measures\nAbility to understand and assess customer requirements and translate into internal manufacturing / quality requirements. \nReduction in quality defects and customer complaints.\nImproved process capability and product consistency.\nSuccessful completion of structured root cause investigations and 8D corrective action reports, including clear containment, verified root cause, corrective action, preventive action, and effectiveness checks. \nDrive new products with defined APQP process and requirements prior to launch \nAchievement of customer, OEM, aerospace, defense, and specification-driven qualification and approval requirements.\nEffective technical review of new business specifications, drawings, material requirements, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria before quotation, order acceptance, and production launch.\nDevelopment and implementation of metallurgical improvements resulting in productivity, quality, or cost benefits.\nPositive support of new product development and commercialization initiatives, including ATG's pivot into aerospace-focused stainless, nickel alloy, titanium alloy, seamless, welded, and welded-drawn tubing programs.\nThis is for a current open position. AI is not used in the screening of candidate resumes.\nThe expected compensation range for this position is $114,480-$157,410/yr. This range includes base pay and target variable pay. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. 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