knowing the material(s) involved would make a targeted search possible.

I've worked in Ferrous long products all my life, despite my credentials would not move to aluminum or probably not even ferrous flat roll. I could be persuaded to move to stainless, but frankly running a melt shop would be exciting again. FAct is that many metallurgists self select at levels of prcessiing too- melting, rolling, cold work, post processing etc. need to better define position's place in the world of production.

Be ware of that materials science title, many materials science grads I met had only a single metallurgy class or too, the rest was polymers etc.

You did a good job of describing your wants, but not really much at all on what candidate attributes are critical beyond credentials and vague experience and hopefully no lead in their a$$ (ie you're looking for ambition, which means most of the oldguys applying will be rejected ...)

My opinion. Tell me the base metals or level of process, or coating technology or application and we can help you refine your search.

milo

Here is some more detail. Hopefully this helps.

Process Engineer-- Metallurgy

Low carbon stainless steel is used

The stock is perforated, heat treated, cut, spray coatings applied, cleaned, pvd, and packaged

This is privately held Company.

Very stable consumer Products Company

Great benefits package including medical, dental, vision and more

Talented Engineering team as peers

Exceptional opportunity to investigate new processes, materials and techniques

Opportunity to Make a difference right away

This position is based in

The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (absolutely beautiful)

Great Quality of life

Breathtaking views of mountains and valleys lie on Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway nearby

Relo available

Primary Responsibilities

Individual will help direct material selection and processing selection to improve and develop specialty product making operations. The scope of projects will encompass industrial and DIY applications. Individual will help identify solutions to unique customer applications through there understanding of metallurgy and chemical and or vapor coating processing.

Conduct scientific studies for understanding, characterizing and developing materials leading to potential uses in existing products and or new products. Conduct programs for studying structures and properties of various materials such as metals, alloys, ceramics, and polymers to obtain research data. Assist engineering and production staff in defining manufacturing processes and standard work practices.

The right person won't necessarily have done all of these things, but will have done some of them for at least 5 years real world experience. Will be strong in understanding working with metals and have done some of the following: including plasma deposition using RF sputtering, atmospheric coatings with polymers, sterilization of products and clean room criteria.

does this give enough detail to point me in the right direction?

Thanks, I appreciate your input.

John

johkoc@gmail.com

Sounds like a nice chance to contribute.

Micheal J Egy has an extensive file on folks from the primary metals side. Probably less consumer focus; Would be shocked if he had people with electrodeposition of coatings experience though. His candidates will be heavy manufacturing but will have the degree.

http://www.primarymetals.net/

This firm specializes in Metallurgist and technical recruiting:http://sciences.aerotek.com/Jobs-Employment/Metallurgist.jobs.

If I were headhunting, I'd try fishing from tooling companies and tool coating companies,

And I'd try a want ad in american metal market- It will get out quickly, and though its read mostly by commercial people, they network and know if their pals are looking; finally I'd advertise in ASQ journal what you are really describing is process improvement with a strong research bent. That ad will be slower to deliver but will hit a great cluster of educated folks many of whom will have your requirements.

Good luck.

milo

1. Be more specific as to the types of materials and processes that the person will be working with. This will aid in "screening in" candidates with the appropriate experience and background.

2. Most good process engineers that I work with have at least a M.S. in a relevant field and several years experince in materials and processes that are of interest to you. See comment no. 1.

3. Some places to look include the "careers" section of the American Society for Metals web-site, aka "ASM International", www.dice.com, and other web-sites where engineers and employers post resumes and job-descriptions.

4. Include some information on the industry, location, types of benefits, etc.

Thanks,

See my response to Milo just mins ago. I tried to answer both your questions in one post.

John

JohKoc@gmail.com