Plant Metallurgist / Process Manager

About Niagara Investment Castings Join a company committed to advancing investment casting through technical expertise, innovation and continuous improvement. Since 1987, Niagara Investment Castings has manufactured precision investment castings for customers across a wide range of industries. Our St. Catharines facility works with more than 200 alloys and combines clean induction melting, metallurgical and material testing, shell-building robotics, 3D technologies and other advanced processes to produce complex cast components for customers around the world. We are seeking a Plant Metallurgist / Process Manager to provide technical leadership and hands-on process support across our foundry operations. The Role Reporting to the President, you will be a key technical resource for the plant, responsible for troubleshooting and improving foundry processes with a focus on quality, process reliability and cost. You will work closely with Production, Quality and other plant functions to investigate technical issues, reduce scrap, support new and existing processes, and ensure metallurgical and manufacturing practices consistently meet required standards. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot foundry production processes and develop corrective actions for technical and process issues. Work with Quality Assurance to investigate customer returns, in-house scrap and process non-conformances. Research alloys and develop or improve melting and heat-treatment practices. Plan, conduct and document technical trials and process experiments. Support the development and continuous improvement of ceramic shell mould building, autoclaving and wax-production processes. Provide technical support for plant projects, including equipment planning, costing, procurement, installation and commissioning. Maintain technical oversight of the metal laboratory, spectrometers and associated testing activities. Oversee all LPI testing and reporting. Work with vendors, contractors and other technical resources to improve process performance and resolve technical issues. Support EHS, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives. What You Bring University degree or college diploma in a technical field; metallurgy or a related field is preferred. At least 3 years of experience in a similar technical role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong knowledge of metallurgical and manufacturing processes relevant to the role. Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot production and process issues. Foundry experience is considered an asset. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with production employees, plant leadership, technical specialists, vendors and contractors. Ability to travel within Canada and the United States as required. Additional Information This posting is for an existing vacancy. Niagara Investment Castings is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Profit sharing RRSP match Vision care Ability to commute/relocate: St. Catharines, ON L2P 3J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Are you legally authorized to work in Canada? Work Location: In person

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