Metallurgical Engineer

All ELLWOOD Groups•New Castle, PA

About The Position

ELLWOOD leverages its metallurgical expertise to deliver critical materials and engineered solutions for globally renowned specialty capital equipment manufacturers. Our products are meticulously crafted to customer specifications, driven by a commitment to solving their challenges. At ELLWOOD, we believe in reinvesting in our operational and human capital, emphasizing forward-thinking strategies to navigate the complexities of an increasingly global marketplace. We are a dynamic, family-owned, and professionally managed union-free enterprise that fosters professional growth. With vertically integrated production and ten decentralized subsidiaries, we offer streamlined management structures and opportunities for advancement. Our team members are vital, engaged problem-solvers, propelling our success and technological leadership. Their innovative ideas enhance cost-efficiency and product improvement. As a Metallurgical Engineer you will be an integral part of the team that drives ELLWOOD’s success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on metallurgical experience in a heavy manufacturing environment (steel, foundry, forging, machining, fabrication, or similar).
Strong understanding of metal properties, heat-treatment processes, failure mechanisms, and material specifications.
Experience with metallurgical lab equipment (hardness tester, microscope, tensile tester, spectrometer, etc.).
Ability to work on the shop floor, troubleshoot issues in real time, and communicate effectively with production teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Familiarity with quality systems and industrial safety practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with alloy steels, stainless steels, non-ferrous alloys, or high-temperature materials.
Knowledge of welding metallurgy or casting metallurgy.
Exposure to advanced characterization (SEM/EDS) or statistical process control (SPC).

Responsibilities

Metallurgical Analysis & Process Support Perform metallurgical evaluations, including microstructural analysis, mechanical testing, heat-treatment verification, and failure analysis.
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot metal-processing routes such as casting, forging, heat treating, welding, rolling, or machining.
Monitor material quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure compliance with specifications.
Production Floor Support Provide hands-on technical guidance to operators and supervisors to resolve metallurgical or process deviations.
Conduct root-cause investigations for defects, non-conformances, and equipment-related metallurgical issues.
Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Quality & Compliance Ensure metallurgical processes align with industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO) and customer requirements.
Prepare and maintain metallurgical documentation, test reports, and production records.
Review and approve material certifications and metallurgical test results.
Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve product performance, yield, and throughput.
Lead metallurgical trials, process experiments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Support new product development and qualification activities.