Metallurgy Engineer Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer – Staff Consultant to join our Cincinnati office. In this role, you will support and lead complex consulting engagements involving failure analysis, creep testing, materials degradation, welding, and asset integrity across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute metallurgical failure analyses across industries including petrochemical, industrial, medical, and consumer products
• Perform creep testing and remaining life assessments in high-temperature environments
• Provide expertise in metallurgy, welding, fabrication, corrosion, and material performance
• Prepare, present, and defend high-impact technical reports and client deliverables
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex problems
• Mentor developing engineers and strengthen technical capabilities within the team
• Contribute to industry thought leadership through conferences, committees, and standards development

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering (ferrous metallurgy preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in metallurgical engineering (energy, petrochemical, industrial, power, or aerospace sectors)
• Consulting experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (API, ASME, NACE)
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to develop defensible engineering conclusions
• Experience or interest in emerging materials challenges (e.g., hydrogen, carbon capture, additive manufacturing)
• PE license or ability to obtain
• Ability to travel to industrial, refinery, and client sites as needed
• U.S. work authorization required

Qualifications

High-impact work – Your analyses directly influence safety, reliability, and critical business decisions
Autonomy and ownership – Engineers are trusted to lead and deliver meaningful outcomes
Technical depth and variety – Exposure to complex challenges across multiple industries and materials
Collaboration with experts – Work alongside recognized leaders in engineering and failure analysis
Entrepreneurial environment – Opportunity to build your own consulting portfolio and technical reputation
Employee-owned culture (ESOP) – Share in the success you help create
Thought leadership - You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering insights, share your expertise with the broader industry, and build credibility as a trusted technical voice.

Skills

• Strong technical communication skills
• Experience with relevant industry codes and standards (API, ASME, NACE)
• Knowledge of emerging materials challenges (e.g., hydrogen, carbon capture, additive manufacturing)
• Ability to travel to industrial, refinery, and client sites as needed

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and holidays

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD