Hanna Hefley
Tampa,FL
Summary
Collaborative leader with a passion for superalloy metallurgy and a dedication to partnering with coworkers, customers and other industry professionals to promote innovation and new product development. Active participant in ASTM E01, E02, and E04 committees, industry ILS programs, standard and specification development and member of University of Alabama Industry Advisory Board.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Master Alloy/ Metallurgical Operations
Chromalloy Castings
11.2023 - Current
- Developed high-performing, cross-functional teams in the Master Alloy, Metallurgical Lab, and Heat Treatment departments by providing mentorship, technical training, and opportunities for professional growth
- Increased external alloy sales by $1-2 million per month by expanding into new markets and working with customers to develop high-demand products
- Implemented innovative, data driven solutions as site technical authority and chief metallurgist to solve complex metallurgical issues during the casting process with targeted chemistry aims, significantly improving product yields
- Reduced $7.1 million alloy inventory, most of which was stagnant, to a healthy $4.5 million of usable inventory with a significant margin, increasing alloy availability and overall department profitability
- Established a culture of continuous improvement and a passion for learning that allowed for the manufacture and certification of product with tighter specifications than industry competitors
- Enhanced production schedule to improve product quality and availability, maximize use of consumable materials and minimize downtime
- Lead a team that optimized desulfurization and deoxidation processes
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client and vendor relationships.
Metallurgical Lab Manager
Chromalloy Castings Tampa
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed specifications and work instructions for metallographic sample preparation and microstructure analysis for Nickel and Cobalt based superalloys
- Developed specifications and work instructions for the operation, maintenance and calibration of WDXRF, LECO CS844 and LECO ON836 chemistry testing equipment
- Worked as a part of the Chromalloy metallurgy team to develop chemistry, microstructure, and heat treatment specifications for single crystal, directionally solidified, and equiax castings
- Increased lab capacity and testing capability, maintain ISO 17025 accreditation, and work towards Nadcap accreditation
- Worked with customers as well as internal engineering and production teams to address metallurgical issues in both new and existing product lines
- Managed all in process, ingot and remelt chemistry certification at the Chromalloy Castings Tampa facility
- Oversaw all metallurgical and microstructure analysis at the Chromalloy Castings Tampa facility
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote interdepartmental cooperation and growth in the organization
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for all lab operations
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Master Alloy Metallurgist
Chromalloy Castings
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Supported vacuum cast master alloy ingot production of Nickel and Cobalt based superalloys by assisting with charge calculations, specification review, and process improvements
- Worked with the Chromalloy metallurgy team to develop alloy specifications and testing requirements
- Wrote analytical and reporting software to track process yields in relation to alloy chemistry and other metallurgical process variables
- Assisted with scheduling and sequencing master heat production to keep up with manufacturing requirements and avoid pickup of trace and tramp elements wherever possible
- Manage separately cast test specimen production and testing for master heat qualification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical And Materials Science Engineering
University of Alabama
05.2017
Skills
- Manufacture and Development of Nickel Based Superalloys
- Superalloy Melt Process Development and Optimization
- Analytical Chemistry Testing and Equipment Calibration (WDXRF, LECO IGA)
- Industry Credibility and Accreditation Experience (ISO 17025, NADCAP, AS 9100, ISO 9001, etc)
- Heat Treatment and HIP Process Development and Evaluation
- Chemistry and Mechanical Property Specification and Testing Development
- Microstructure Evaluation, Defect Identification and Root Cause Analysis
- People, Operations and Logistics Management
- Application and Systems Development and Optimization
- Talent Acquisition and Training
- Strategic Business Planning and Budget Management
Timeline
Director of Master Alloy/ Metallurgical Operations
Chromalloy Castings
11.2023 - Current
Metallurgical Lab Manager
Chromalloy Castings Tampa
02.2021 - 12.2023
Master Alloy Metallurgist
Chromalloy Castings
07.2017 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical And Materials Science Engineering
University of Alabama
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