HAYDEN Diamond Bit Industries Ltd. specializes in the design, manufacture and distribution of diamond coring bits and other diamond products for the world’s mining and exploration industry. Currently we are seeking an experienced candidate for Metallurgist position in Richmond, BC location.
Key Objectives:
- Work within the R&D department to develop and execute projects in metallurgy relating to the production of coring drill bits
- Suggest and test metal powders and melting alloys to create new combinations for pressed and sintered matrices
- Research alternative materials and processes for cutting, gauge protection, abrasion resistance, etc.
- Propose new manufacturing methods and equipment, and when possible, supplement with lab-scale feasibility studies
- Provide assistance to operate and improve the R&D laboratory, its protocols and technical library
- Troubleshoot quality issues and material performance together with Engineering and Quality departments
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technologists to improve current products and develop new ones
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality departments to achieve project executables
- Report to the Lead Metallurgist for R&D project updates and scheduling
- Assist in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of R&D testing capabilities
- Ensure compliance of health and safety standards within the R&D laboratory
- Collaborate with customers on problem solving and developing solutions for their unique drilling applications
- Maintain a database of developed product feedback and performance
- Coordinate with external materials testing companies, laboratories and vendors on raw material selection and product development
- Take stewardship of procured raw materials, consumables and equipment for development purposes
- Conduct chemical and physical failure analysis investigations
- Conduct feasibility studies on relevant manufacturing processes, such as in forming and thermal treatment
- Prepare necessary internal reports and quotations in accordance with international standards for the purpose of management review
- Suggest in-house testing processes relating to quality control and product performance
- Strive to meet the company’s ever-improving policies and goals
- Participate in other projects as assigned
Requirements:
- Engineering degree in materials science (metallurgical), chemical, or mineral processing field
- Strong knowledge of sieving and blending of metal powders
- Knowledge of sintering furnaces and reducing atmospheres - vacuum processing knowledge/experience would be an asset
- 2+ years of laboratory experience using metallographic and materials testing equipment
- 2+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
- Manual dexterity to perform intricate tasks, and the physical strength to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good communication skills and good written/oral/presentation skills – technical report writing skill is valued.
Salary: TBD
Job type: Permanent full time
Start date: ASAP
We offer competitive benefit packages.
Are you interested and ready to take challenges? If you do, submit your resume today!
