Metallurgical Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in investigations of customer complaints or internal quality concerns, as directed by laboratory management.
• Develop and maintain metallurgical expertise to conduct root cause analysis in areas including failure analysis, steel processing, customer applications.
• Perform metallurgical testing, ensuring proper sample preparation (mounting, polishing, etching, grinding) and analysis using: optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), hardness testing (Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell), microstructural characterization, and phase identification.
• Interpret test results and correlate findings with manufacturing processes, material specifications, and service conditions.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate reports for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Provide technical support during claim evaluations and customer communications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to connect laboratory findings to production processes and outcomes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Maintain laboratory quality systems and data recording processes in compliance with internal and external (eg ISO 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, Nadcap) systems.
• Ensure good housekeeping, a safe work environment, and adherence to all safety practices.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration and routine upkeep where applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology with at least 2 years of technical, mechanical, or metallurgical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology with technical, mechanical, or metallurgical experience preferred.