Special Metals is the world leader in the invention, production and supply of high-nickel alloys for critical applications. Special Metals has over a century of expertise creating high-performance alloy products engineered for the most brutal, mission-critical services in the industry. With its focus on research and technology, Special Metals has invented and developed a large majority of the commercial nickel-based superalloys offered in the market today and is the one of the largest volume suppliers of nickel superalloys. Special Metals’s time-tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. Special Metals does more than just invent, develop and make high-performance alloys. Special Metals provides comprehensive metallurgical solutions in the toughest environments and helps customers manage, maintain and optimize the use of premium metals through a range of mission-critical, value-added services.

Location Profile

The New Hartford and Dunkirk facilities in New York are industry leaders in the production of premium quality nickel base superalloys for both static and rotating aerospace and land-based gas turbine applications. Our facilities are accredited to the most recent release of the rigorous Aerospace Standard, AS9100 Revision D. Our Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) furnace is our primary melting process, and at 45,000 pounds capacity makes it among the largest in the world. In addition to servicing cast and wrought billet applications, we also produce premium-quality re-melt alloys for powder applications. SMC's cold finishing facility includes conditioning equipment for billet and bar surface preparation (ground or peeled). Billet and bar surfaces are finished to meet all varieties of customer specifications and inspection criteria. SMC conducts a variety of non-destructive tests on our product including penetrant inspection and contact and immersion sonic inspection to ensure compliance to all of our customer specifications. Our immersion sonic inspection system for billet is among the newest in the world.

Summary

The Certification Auditor position is a customer sensitive, critical function where the creation and transmittal of the material “certificate of test” or “certification” occurs. Certifications must be completed in an accurate and timely fashion to meet all customer requirements and SMC shipping schedules. Certifications include chemistries, mechanical properties, conformance to fixed practices, metallographic ratings, billet maps, and various other forms of documentation needed to confirm the material meets specification requirements. As a result the Certification Auditor must develop a proficient understanding of the entire manufacturing process, material specifications, material testing, and the systems used to convey and retain processing information.

Essential Functions

• Review all records and specifications for certification requests by customers. This includes chemistry, mechanical test results, metallographic results, material processing methods, vendor agreements, method of manufacture, process outlines, purchase orders (P.O.), QA checklists, and inspection records.
• Create a certificate of test for each customer shipment. Record accurately on the certification all test data, specification references, required quality statements, material descriptions, identification numbers, and any additional requirements flowed down by the purchase order. Initiate action to correct erroneous results when found and maintain appropriate records for permanent retention files.
• Audit customer certifications for compliance with all purchase order requirements.

• QA checklist for vendor agreement compliance, process outlines, methods of manufacture.
• Review disposition of Variances and IRR’S
• Initiate Non-conformance requests as necessary
• Review Inspection records for quality requirements and completeness as required (macro results, UT requirements, proper size and tolerances, length requirements, weight requirements, and any customer samples required.)
• Verify accuracy of billet maps (# of sonic defects, location of defects, weight loss requirements, UT sonic test requirements)
• Sign completed Certification
• Forward certification and packing slip to Production Control
• Mail/ Fax/E-mail/ certification to customer
• File as appropriate for permanent retention
• Interface as needed with customer

• Participate with the contract review process to determine at the time of quotation or order entry that all customer requirements can be achieved, all current specifications are on file and reviewed, and if any exceptions are needed that they are documented, forwarded to the customer and a documented approval is granted if the order is taken.
• Participate in specific customer qualification programs:
• Initiate and participate in continuous process improvement projects and assignments.
• Various other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• A technical or Science field is preferred.
• Up to two years of experience in a Quality role or function is also preferred.
• Employee must be able to demonstrate core certification function within 6 months of employment.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy is a requirement.
• Must be able to perform basic certification functions within 3 months of employment.
• Ability to interface with any person in the organization.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.
• Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.

Competencies

• Organization
• Attention to details
• Technical knowledge
• Strategic thinking
• Engagement
• Communication skills

Additional Notes

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment – The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.