Metallurgical Testing & Lab Partnerships Engineer

Metallus; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Metallus is seeking an experienced Metallurgical Testing Coordinator to provide technical oversight and coordination of outsourced metallurgical testing in support of product development and manufacturing. You will define testing needs, select and manage external laboratories, and serve as the primary technical interface between internal stakeholders and labs.

Responsibilities include interpreting test results, managing lab data systems, ensuring ISO 17025/Nadcap compliance, coordinating sample

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma with at least 7 years of experience in metallurgical testing, materials, quality, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and document metallurgical testing requirements, methods, and acceptance criteria based on customer specifications, industry standards (ASTM, ISO, AMS, etc.), and internal requirements.
• Interpret and evaluate metallurgical test results (microstructure, hardness, mechanical properties, chemistry, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the metallurgical release of products using business and data systems (LIMS, certification systems, heat treat databases, intranet tools).
• Identify non-conforming results and coordinate investigation and resolution with internal teams and external laboratories.
• Provide metallurgical guidance during program launch activities, including recommendations of testing parameters, methods, and laboratories.
• Select, qualify, and manage external laboratories and provide clear technical direction to those laboratories on sample preparation, test execution, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate sample submission, tracking, and prioritization across multiple laboratories.
• Monitor laboratory performance including quality, turnaround time, and capacity, and adjust workload distribution as needed to reduce delays.
• Support supplier quality to ensure all laboratories maintain appropriate certifications (ISO 17025, Nadcap, etc.) and adhere to customer and industry specifications.
• Participate in internal and external audits of laboratories.
• Track and report on key performance indicators related to outsourced testing (i.e. turnaround times, accuracy of data, etc.).
• Support and maintain quality systems in alignment with internal and external standards (ASTM, ASM, ISO17025, ISO9001).

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Data analysis

External laboratories

Technical communication

Project management

Prioritization

Learnability

Education

Highschool Diploma

Associate's degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

Certification systems

Heat treat databases

Job description

Metallus is seeking an experienced Metallurgical Testing Coordinator to provide technical oversight and coordination of outsourced metallurgical testing in support of product development and manufacturing. You will define testing needs, select and manage external laboratories, and serve as the primary technical interface between internal stakeholders and labs.

Responsibilities include interpreting test results, managing lab data systems, ensuring ISO 17025/Nadcap compliance, coordinating sample