Metallurgist

We Are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Perform Temperature Uniformity Survey and System Accuracy Tests of multi-layer stack furnaces.
• Verify incoming and in process material meets the Customer requirements.
• Metallurgical sample prep, micro hardness testing microscopes and digital imaging.
• Prepare (mount, cut, and polish) and interpret metallographic samples for special requests and heat treat batches when needed.
• Diagnose and report causes for issues with the process.
• Manage a batch and hold process internally to prevent nonconforming product from getting out.
• Completing LPA and EHS audits as scheduled.
• Understands how to use measurement tools and lab equipment and document preparation related issues if results are non-conforming.
• Communicate quality issues and concerns and/or non-conforming or suspect material with Metallurgical Lab Manager and team members.
• Provide expertise including, but not limited to: problem solving/issue resolution; failure analysis; mechanical/physical/chemical behavior of materials; materials characterization and analysis; and process selection and optimization.

This full-time salary role is a part of our Metallurgy team and reports to the Metallurgy Manager.

Required experience:

• Desired Degree: AAS in Chemistry, Mechanical, or Material Science Degree (in process of completing the education).
• BAS in Metallurgy or Industrial Materials with 0-2 years of plant experience or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Leadership/ Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct and assist Associates in the Metallurgical Lab on the off shift and support the Metallurgical Lab Manager.
• Fulfill supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Detroit, MI Euclid plant. Our plant has close proximity to downtown Detroit events and sporting activities. Be a part of Detroit's comeback!

Community features:

• Comerica Park home of the Detroit Tigers.
• Ford Field home of the Detroit Lions.
• Eastern Market (fresh food marketplace).
• Restaurants, concerts, and broadway shows at Fisher Theatre.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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