Metallurgist

ManpowerGroup; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Bonus eligible

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

ManpowerGroup client in Hanover, PA seeks a Metallurgist for a direct-hire role in the Materials Testing Laboratory. The position supports manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineering with a focus on material analysis and process improvements.

Responsibilities include operating metallurgical test equipment, maintaining records, and certifying materials to standards. Requires a 1+ year background in materials testing and a degree in materials science or metallurgy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in materials testing or metallurgical analysis.
• Knowledge of metallurgical concepts, phase diagrams, and physical properties of metals.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory and heat-treating equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical, physical, chemical, and metallographic test equipment to ensure material quality.
• Maintain records, manage supplies inventory, and perform preventive maintenance on lab equipment.
• Verify that incoming materials meet specifications and prepare certifications for shipments.
• Investigate and document deviations to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production, audits, and material evaluations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cross functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Heat-treating equipment

Job description

Our client, an industry leader in Aerospace and Industrial applications, is seeking a Metallurgist to join their team. As a Metallurgist, you will be part of the Materials Testing Laboratory supporting manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, which will align successfully in the organization. This is a direct hire opportunity with benefits.

Job Title: Metallurgist (DIRECT HIRE)

Location: Hanover, PA

Pay Range: $70K-$80K

Shift: 1st Shift

What's the Job?

• Operate a variety of mechanical, physical, chemical, and metallographic test equipment to ensure material quality and compliance.

• Maintain accurate records, manage inventory of supplies, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.

• Confirm that incoming piston ring and seal materials meet specified standards and prepare certifications for outgoing shipments.

• Investigate and document deviations in materials and processes, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production, customer audits, and new material evaluations.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related field.

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in materials testing or metallurgical analysis.

• Knowledge of metallurgical concepts, phase diagrams, and physical properties of metals.

• Ability to operate and maintain various laboratory and heat-treating equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a temperature-controlled environment supporting high-quality manufacturing processes.

• Safe Harbor 401K Plan with Company match of 3.5%

• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits

• PTO

• Bonus eligible

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.