Metallurgical Development Lead
Location: Onsite | Manufacturing & Laboratory Environment
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Metallurgical Development Lead to serve as a senior technical expert supporting manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing issues in a production-focused environment. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role for a metallurgist who thrives in applied problem-solving and fast-paced manufacturing settings.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead metallurgical failure analysis and root cause investigations Lead metallurgical failure analysis and root cause investigations supporting manufacturing, quality, and customer claims
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Provide technical metallurgical expertise to production teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners
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Apply metallurgical analysis and modeling to support process optimization and new material applications
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Serve as a technical mentor and SME for early-career engineers
Top Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
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Significant industry experience in metals or materials manufacturing environments
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Strong background in failure analysis, applied metallurgy, and manufacturing support
Desired Qualifications
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Master's degree preferred; experience in steel or heavy metals manufacturing a plus; exposure to computational modeling; ability to mentor junior engineers
Additional Details
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Onsite role with minimal travel
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Competitive salary plus full health and retirement benefits
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Relocation assistance available
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U.S. work authorization required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
