Engineer (Material Science)

Company: Bodycote
Location: Wichita
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Bodycote is offering a $1000 sign-on retention bonus!

• Paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off
• 401k with 5% company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employee and familyOur people are the heart of our business. As the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!SummaryThis role is a direct report to the General Manager. The Engineer, will be responsible for the review, status follow-up, and expediting of customer orders. They will provide additional daily communication with customers in coordination with sales, quality, and other staff. In addition, they will support data entry and quoting utilizing metallurgical knowledge to assist customers with technical needs, and liaison between customer and engineering/quality to drive optimal turnaround time and quality of service.Major Responsibilities
  • Interfaces with customers, technical resources, and management to understand and solve technical problems using metallurgical training, industry specifications, and best practices.
  • Reviews purchase orders and contracts for discrepancies and follow up with clarifications via phone, email, or other communication
  • Responsible for customer order follow-up and status communication during the life cycle of the order. Will liaison with other members of the team as needed including sales, quality, and other metallurgical or technical resources.
  • Assists with scheduling and prioritizing orders as needed
  • Enters customer orders in the computer, assuring information is accurate
  • Works closely with other specialists for quality control and bring any irregularities, discrepancies, or concerns to the manager immediately.
  • Works closely with management team and perform other duties as necessary, or as assigned or dictated by position.
  • May support contract review, heat treat, generate, and sign certifications.We Are Seeking Candidates With The Following Qualifications
    • This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
    • Education - Undergraduate degree in Metallurgy/Material Science is desired
    • Must have materials knowledge and ability to understand and learn the processes being performed
    • Ability to be fast learning, work with others and work independently while developing the knowledge of the heat treatment business
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
    • Action-oriented. Should be able to follow up on feedback to ensure position outcomes for internal and external customers.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bodycote has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment and for these reasons all applicants in the United States who receive a conditional offer of employment must undergo a drug screen before employment begins.EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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