Metallurgy Engineer

Quarkcity India Pvt Limited; Madhya Pradesh; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

QuarkCity Medtech Pvt Ltd in Rajpura, Punjab invites an experienced Metallurgist to lead metallurgical evaluation, surface & corrosion control, and materials selection for medical devices.

The candidate will perform microstructural analyses, hardness testing, prepare lab reports, review ASTM/ISO specs, and support IQ/OQ/PQ, PPAP and FMEA activities in a ISO 13485 environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of metallurgist experience in reputed organizations.
• Experience in medical device or precision manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM/ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microstructural examinations, grain size analysis, and hardness testing.
• Support failure investigations for wear, distortion, or cracking.
• Carry out metallography and prepare lab reports linking parameters to material behavior.
• Oversee surface finishing, anodizing, chrome-plating and passivation processes.
• Review mill certificates and verify supplier material quality.
• Prepare material validation and metallurgical inspection reports; support IQ/OQ/PQ, PPAP, and FMEA.

Skills

Rockwell / Vickers / Microhardness

Metallographic polishing

Optical and digital microscopes

XRF / Spectrometer

Metallurgical evaluation

Education

BE/B.Tech./M.Tech in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Tools

SEM

Profilometer

Mill certificate review

Astm/ISO spec familiarity

Job description

Job Description

Sector / Company: QuarkCity Medtech Pvt Ltd

Job Title / Description: Metallurgist Metallurgy Lab.

Reports to: Head- Quality Assurance

Number of Vacancies: 01

Location: Rajpura, Punjab

Job Profile / Specific desirable experiences/Preferred knowledge areas:

Metallurgical Evaluation:

• Conduct microstructural examinations, grain size analysis, and hardness testing (Rockwell, Vickers, microhardness).
• Support failure investigations for parts showing wear, distortion, or cracking.
• Carry out metallography and prepare lab reports that link process parameters to material behaviour.

Surface & Corrosion Control:

• Oversee surface finishing, anodizing, chrome-plating and passivation processes.
• Conduct roughness and flatness measurements using profilometers.
• Lead corrosion testing and ensure parts meet required cleanroom or medical-grade finish standards.

Materials & Process Support:

• Select and qualify metals like tungsten, aluminium, stainless steel, and copper alloys for structural and shielding components.
• Work closely with design, machining, and quality teams to ensure materials meet both engineering and medical compliance requirements.
• Review mill certificates, ASTM/ISO specs, and verify supplier material quality.

Quality & Documentation:

• Prepare detailed material validation and metallurgical inspection reports.
• Support process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PPAP, and FMEA activities.
• Work with quality teams to maintain compliance with ISO 13485, ASTM, and RoHS/REACH standards.

Process Optimization:

• Develop or refine heat treatment, stress relief, and aging processes for aluminium and copper alloys.
• Support brazing, TIG, or laser welding processesespecially for joining tungsten with other metals.
• Collaborate with machinists to optimize cutting parameters, flatness, and surface finish for precision assemblies.

Hands-on experience with

• Rockwell / Vickers / Microhardness testers/ SEM
• Metallographic polishing & etching units
• Optical and digital microscopes
• Spectrometer / XRF analysers for material ID

Profile:

Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./ M. Tech in Metallurgy / Material Science

Experience: 10+ Years of experience in the role of a Metallurgist in a reputed Organization

Functional Competencies

• Hands-on experience with tungsten, aluminium (6061-T6, MIC-6), Medical grades Acrylic materials and stainless steels.
• Working knowledge of ASTM B777, ASTM B209, and related standards.
• Familiar with heat treatment, metallography, failure analysis, and surface finishing.
• Exposure to ISO 13485 and medical / precision manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Connecting lab results to real-world manufacturing challenges.
• Contribute to innovation in radiation shielding, thermal control, and structural reliability.

Behavioral Competencies

• Interpersonal skills / Positive attitude /Good communicator/Leadership.
• Assertive / Demanding / Task oriented /Team player.
• Problem solving attitude & Decision Making.
• Analytical Bent of Time.
• Cost conscious & Innovative thinking style.