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Metallurgical Engineer

Metallurgical Engineer

FordiaMontreal, QC, Canada
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Epiroc (Fordia) is an international manufacturing company operating in the mining exploration sector. Fordia products offer high-quality solutions, including diamond tools, rods and a variety of drilling accessories. Our products and our team are recognized worldwide, and we work to continuously improve exploration drilling performance. Our products and our team are recognized around the world, and we work to continually improve the performance of exploration drilling.

Job descrip ti on

As an R&D metallurgical engineer, you will have to collaborate daily with 3 members of the engineering team composed of 10 employees in total. Our engineering team enjoys combining efficiency, collaboration and fun at work.

The R&D metallurgical engineer is also responsible for :

  • Carry out design, prototyping and analysis activities as part of the development of new diamond tools;
  • Characterize, analyze and develop metallic and composite products manufactured by powder metallurgy;
  • Perform studies on the properties and characteristics of materials;
  • Participate with technicians in tests on mining exploration drilling sites for the technical validation of products according to the validation plan;
  • Participate in identifying, developing and supervising research and development partnerships;
  • Perform watch activities (patent and technology watch, competition) to identify new scientific directions and development opportunities;
  • Meet the site technicians to obtain their feedback on the products and our ongoing R&D projects;
  • Support the production department and subcontractors in solving problems during product manufacturing;
  • Support the quality department in the analysis of internal or external non-conformities;
  • Provide technical training on drilling and on the products used according to the training plan;
  • Participate in the process of applying for credits and grants within the framework of development projects;
  • Assist the purchasing department in the qualification of critical suppliers;
  • Assist the continuous improvement department in the deployment of equipment;

Requirements

  • Holds a university degree in materials or metallurgical engineering
  • Member of the OIQ / PEO or a candidate for the engineering profession (FARPACTA)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
  • French and English spoken and written
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Valid passport
  • French is the work language at Epiroc Montreal. It is essential to be fluent in this language.

    • Required skills

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of product developmen t and powder metallurgy processes
  • Knowledge of additive manufacturing (an asset)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Sharp sense of customer service
  • Has an established network of contacts in metallurgy and in the industry (an asset)

    • Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Autonomy
  • Relational agility
  • Collaboration
  • Results-oriented

    • Working conditions

  • Work location :   2745 rue De Miniac, Ville Saint Laurent
  • Presence : 3 days / week minimum
  • Telecommuting : 2 days / week possible
  • Business trips : 4-6 times / year