Metallurgical Engineer

thyssenkrupp; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

And more

Job summary

The Metallurgical Engineer will support the concept, development, and design of large engine components, metallurgical processes, and sourcing validation. This role partners with facility teams, product groups, global purchasing, and suppliers to provide technical metallurgical guidance.

The position is responsible for failure analysis of field and shop components, generation of metallurgical testing requests, and collaboration with process partners to ensure product quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to self-start tasks.
• Strong customer interface and communication skills.
• Proficient technical writing skills.
• 1–2 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 1 year with a Master’s or Doctorate.
• Experience in engine component failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on engine components and systems.
• Conduct product audits and metallurgical analysis of PPAP samples.
• Disposition components for metallurgical conformance.
• Collaborate with process partners to improve metallurgical processes and validate new suppliers.
• Evaluate new products, processes, or systems for feasibility and design compliance.
• Prepare and communicate results to internal customers, suppliers, team members, and business units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Self-starting

Customer interface

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Your responsibilities

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Metallurgical Engineer will support the concept, development, and design of large engine components, metallurgical processes, and sourcing validation. This role partners with facility teams, product groups, global purchasing, and suppliers to provide technical metallurgical guidance. The position is responsible for failure analysis of field and shop components, generation of metallurgical testing requests, and collaboration with process partners to ensure product quality and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on engine components and systems.
• Conduct product audits and metallurgical analysis of PPAP samples.
• Disposition components for metallurgical conformance.
• Collaborate with process partners to improve metallurgical processes and validate new suppliers.
• Evaluate new products, processes, or systems for feasibility and design compliance.
• Prepare and communicate results to internal customers, suppliers, team members, and business units.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to self-start tasks.
• Strong customer interface and communication skills.
• Proficient technical writing skills.

Desired Qualifications

• 1–2 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 1 year with a Master’s or Doctorate.
• Experience in engine component failure analysis.
• Metallurgical weld analysis experience.
• Welding knowledge and hands‑on welding experience is a plus for this engineering role.
• Experience evaluating fasteners and castings.
• NDT evaluation experience (Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant, Visual).
• Familiarity with Lafayette Metallurgical Operation Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Knowledge of CAT specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical prints.
• Strong teamwork, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated urgency and commitment to meeting customer expectations.

Job Compensation

Compensation up to $80k based on experience.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including People With Disabilities And Veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services strives to be the preferred supplier of value-added product management and industrial services for the manufacturing industry in North America, differentiating itself from competitors through superior reliability and quality of service, performance excellence, continuous improvement, and emphasis on creation of value. Successful partnerships with the automotive industry, its Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III suppliers, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and assemblers are the foundation of successful growth as a service provider of choice. Major market segments also include consumer goods, white goods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Services include supply chain management, logistics management, testing and inspection services, and packaging and kitting.