Metallurgist / Head Quality Control

Metallurgist Head Quality Control

1. Metallurgical Operations & Knowledge:

• Apply deep metallurgical expertise in

  Stainless Steel, Duplex Steel

  , and

  High Alloy Castings

  with high

  Nickel and Chromium

  content.
• Define and monitor metallurgical processes from melt to finished product, ensuring integrity, durability, and performance of castings.
• Conduct root-cause failure analysis and corrective action planning on metallurgical defects or customer returns.

2. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):

• Oversee and ensure compliance with NDT procedures including:

  • Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT)

  • Radiographic Testing (RT)

  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT)

• Ensure NDT personnel are trained, certified, and audits are up to international standards (e.g. ASNT, ISO).

3. Quality Assurance & QAP:

• Prepare and implement

  Quality Assurance Plans (QAP)

  for a wide range of casting products in coordination with design and production teams.
• Liaise with clients to obtain approval for QAP and resolve any technical quality concerns.
• Establish quality KPIs and initiate continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Heat Treatment Expertise:

• Define and monitor appropriate

  heat treatment cycles

  for various grades of steel and alloy castings.
• Troubleshoot any heat treatment anomalies and ensure compliance with mechanical property requirements.

5. Laboratory & Testing Management:

• Manage operation and calibration of laboratory and mechanical testing equipment:

  • Spectrometer

  • Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

  • Ultrasonic Testing Equipment

  • Eddy Current Tester

  • Hardness Testers

    ,

    Impact Testing

    , and other physical property testers.
• Ensure timely and accurate

  chemical, physical, and mechanical analysis

  reports are generated and recorded.

6. Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead a team of Quality Inspectors, NDT technicians, and lab analysts.
• Train and mentor junior metallurgists and QC engineers to elevate skill levels and maintain high quality standards.
• Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the QC department.

Education:

• B.E. B.Tech M.Tech in

  Metallurgy Materials Science

  from a reputed institute.

Experience:

• Minimum

  20 years

  in a quality/metallurgy role within a

  steel foundry or heavy engineering

  setup.
• Demonstrated success in

  quality control leadership

  roles, preferably in export-oriented or critical application industries (e.g. Oil & Gas, Power, Defense).

Skills & Competencies:

• Expert in metallurgical characterization, process control, and casting inspection techniques.
• Sound knowledge of

  international standards

  (ASTM, ASME, ISO.