Lead Metallurgy & Process Improvement (Onsite)

Confidential; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Reading, PA is seeking an experienced Metallurgy Manager to lead material characterization programs, process qualifications, and continuous improvement in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Quality, and senior leadership to improve product performance and cost effectiveness. Onsite, near Reading, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Science, Materials Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of professional metallurgy/materials experience in manufacturing/quality environments.
• Strong background in metallurgical characterization, manufacturing processes, material performance, and problem-solving.
• Experience leading technical projects, programs, or cross-functional initiatives.
• People management or technical team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate technical findings into actionable plans.
• Experience collaborating across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D and leadership teams.
• Understanding of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical characterization programs and technical projects supporting manufacturing, product quality, and business objectives.
• Manage material characterization, technical analysis, documentation, and reporting per requirements.
• Support qualification and implementation of new manufacturing processes, technologies, and equipment.
• Set technical goals and project priorities to improve product consistency, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Partner with leadership to develop short- and long-term metallurgy plans and programs.
• Provide metallurgical expertise and troubleshooting support to Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Engineering, and others.
• Evaluate requests for experimental production runs and plan execution.
• Lead cross-functional technical initiatives and support quality/operational improvement programs.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to identify process optimization opportunities.
• Serve as adviser to metallurgy and operations leadership; mentor junior staff.
• Assist with resource planning to align with financial, operational, and organizational objectives.

Skills

Metallurgical characterization

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Science, Materials Engineering

Job description

Confidential in Reading, PA is seeking an experienced Metallurgy Manager to lead material characterization programs, process qualifications, and continuous improvement in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

The role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Quality, and senior leadership to improve product performance and cost effectiveness. Onsite, near Reading, PA.