Metallurgist

Grede • Meadville, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Metallurgist provides metallurgical and technical expertise to support foundry operations, product quality, and process improvement initiatives. This role leads metallurgical testing, supports new product launches, drives scrap and cost reduction efforts, and provides technical guidance across melting, heat treating, and austempering processes. The Metallurgist also supports daily laboratory operations, conducts failure analysis, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance. Essential Functions Manage all metallurgical testing activities, including test planning, execution, analysis of results, and investigation of failures Train, evaluate, and qualify laboratory personnel; develop and maintain work instructions for lab operations Conduct metallurgical investigations to identify root causes and recommend improvements to casting processes Support scrap reduction, cost improvement initiatives, and new product/job launches Coordinate and deliver specialized metallurgical training across the organization Establish, refine, and maintain melt practices and process controls Collaborate with technical staff to develop and optimize melting and heat-treating processes to achieve desired material properties (strength, ductility, hardness, etc.) Provide daily support to laboratory operations as needed Lead technical support for austempering operations, including daily release decisions and problem resolution Support quoting of new austempered products, including cycle details and pieces-per-hour estimates Coordinate internal heat treat operations, including standard production and salvage work Provide technical support and education to corporate sales related to austempering and general foundry applications Manage pressure pour operations, including process controls and capital reline projects Support selection, evaluation, and implementation of foundry capital equipment Coordinate with purchasing on evaluation and qualification of new raw material options Perform failure analysis on returned customer products Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field (e.g., Metallurgical Engineering with a minimum of 100 credit hours in Physical Chemistry) required
• Minimum of 12 months of experience using spectrometers
• Minimum of five (5) years of metallurgical experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed environment while managing multiple priorities
• Strong knowledge of cast alloys, casting microstructures, sand processing, and heat treatment
• Proven ability to analyze data and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to staying current with advancements in metallurgical technology
• Work is performed primarily in a plant environment with exposure to heat, dust, fumes, and noise
• Must be able to walk, stand, reach, and bend without restriction
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Required to wear OSHA-mandated personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all metallurgical testing activities, including test planning, execution, analysis of results, and investigation of failures
• Train, evaluate, and qualify laboratory personnel; develop and maintain work instructions for lab operations
• Conduct metallurgical investigations to identify root causes and recommend improvements to casting processes
• Support scrap reduction, cost improvement initiatives, and new product/job launches
• Coordinate and deliver specialized metallurgical training across the organization
• Establish, refine, and maintain melt practices and process controls
• Collaborate with technical staff to develop and optimize melting and heat-treating processes to achieve desired material properties (strength, ductility, hardness, etc.)
• Provide daily support to laboratory operations as needed
• Lead technical support for austempering operations, including daily release decisions and problem resolution
• Support quoting of new austempered products, including cycle details and pieces-per-hour estimates
• Coordinate internal heat treat operations, including standard production and salvage work
• Provide technical support and education to corporate sales related to austempering and general foundry applications
• Manage pressure pour operations, including process controls and capital reline projects
• Support selection, evaluation, and implementation of foundry capital equipment
• Coordinate with purchasing on evaluation and qualification of new raw material options
• Perform failure analysis on returned customer products
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Vision, and Dental coverages
• Insurance: Life, Supplemental Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE allowances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level