Metallurgist Engineer

Victaulic Company; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, PA, seeks a Metallurgist Engineer to join its Quality Team in Chihuahua. You will supervise production, processing and analysis of metals to ensure efficiency, safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves collaborating across Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Production to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include daily walkthroughs, metallurgical testing, process optimization and mentoring junior staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgica

Responsibilities

• Daily process walkthroughs to monitor metal transformation and ensure quality.
• Perform metallurgical analysis, laboratory testing, and material evaluations to meet specs.
• Optimize production by identifying improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, quality, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production to resolve issues.
• Mentor personnel on metallurgical processes and requirements.

Skills

Metallurgical analysis

Laboratory testing

Process optimization

Quality regulation compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgica

Job description

Job Description

VICTAULIC

METALLURGIST ENGINEER

Chihuahua

Full-Time

Quality

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions, made from high-quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigurable and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We're looking for a Metallurgist Engineer to join our Quality Team in Chihuahua. In this role, you'll supervise and manage processes related to the production, processing, and analysis of metals and alloys, ensuring that operations are efficient, safe, and compliant with established quality standards. You'll manage assigned resources and work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Production, and Corporate teams to resolve technical issues, optimize processes, and support the company's success and growth in the sector. This is an opportunity to lead metallurgical performance, strengthen technical capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across casting and metal transformation processes.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN

• Daily process walkthroughs, monitoring metal transformation to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform metallurgical analysis, laboratory testing, and material evaluations to ensure products meet technical and regulatory specifications.
• Optimize production by identifying improvement opportunities in existing processes and proposing solutions to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable safety, occupational health, environmental, quality, and industry regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production to resolve technical issues and optimize overall operations.
• Mentor Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance personnel on metallurgical processes and requirements.
• Maintain assertive communication with Corporate regarding metallurgical topics, projects, and operational needs.
• Assist as a primary contact for issues related to the metal composition of casting products.
• Manage and train assigned resources to support technical development and operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate process records, test results, and analyses, and prepare technical reports and recommendations for management and other teams.
• Analyze metallurgical test results and material evaluations, and make decisions based on the available data and findings.
• Resolve quality issues by addressing technical problems, proposing solutions, and overseeing implementation.
• Maintain records of weekly activities, prepare technical reports, and update documentation related to processes and projects.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during daily operations, working with multidisciplinary teams as needed.
• Participate in continuous process improvement programs.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training courses, seminars, conferences, and updates on technological and regulatory advances in metallurgy.
• Participate in team meetings, report project progress, and discuss strategies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Advance assigned projects, ensuring established deadlines and budgets are met.
• Publish a monthly quality report analyzing quality test results, including strength, hardness, chemical composition, and other applicable characteristics, and assess compliance with technical specifications and regulations.
• Generate and submit a monthly metallurgical analysis report to management, summarizing analyses performed, including microstructures, heat treatments, and mechanical and physical properties of processed metals.
• Provide training and coaching reports for personnel under supervision, focused on technical skill development and compliance with training requirements.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgica