Senior Metallurgist – Premium Melting

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt‑based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high‑performance materials and advanced process solutions are integral to critical applications in aerospace, transportation, medical, energy and other markets. The company’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support next‑generation products and manufacturing techniques such as novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

About the Role

The Senior Metallurgist – Premium Melting (VIM, ESR, VAR) provides a range of technical services to internal and external customers, supporting the attainment of company and division goals. This position offers technical support for all aspects of the melt shop (VIM, ESR, VAR).

Responsibilities

• Make disposition decisions for referred, non‑conforming and off‑standard material.
• Apply statistical methods to solve problems and design experiments.
• Ensure quality of melts by timely melt record review, verification of adherence to procedures, and frozen practice agreements with customers.
• Participate in new procedure development and process optimization through process management, standardized work, establishment of critical process variables and tests, and variation reduction.
• Improve yield, productivity, and cost efficiency of melt operations.
• Evaluate and qualify new raw‑material/refractory sources, review specifications for new products, and assist in solving customer technical issues related to melting.
• Interact with operations, technical, R&D, purchasing, and quality personnel; provide technical support during customer audits.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Specialized knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, and practices.
• Specialized knowledge of metallurgical and production equipment.
• Awareness of newest and latest technologies available.
• Understanding of the application of statistics, Six Sigma, and BPI practices.
• Experience initiating programs and projects, driving results on schedule, and anticipating and mitigating risks.
• Ability to provide support and guidance to peers, customers, and managers with minimal assistance.
• Ability to lead, support, and participate on project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to function as an individual contributor with minimal supervision.
• Access to mill and manufacturing areas.
• Limited travel required.
• Ability to provide training and education to customers.
• Ability to mentor internal resources as requested.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with production operators on the shop floor to drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and costs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Additional employee options and programs.