Metallurgist

Nashville Public Radio; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking a Metallurgist to join our quality team, leading investigations, evaluating risk, and setting controls to prevent defects. You will work across procurement, product engineering, and quality control to ensure material integrity.

You will conduct fractography, microstructure analysis, chemical and mechanical tests, and take ownership of heat treatment and surface coating processes. This role supports continuous improvement and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering, or demonstrated knowledge in Quality Engineering.
• 2–3+ years in manufacturing, with several years in metallurgy.
• NDT Level III Certification preferred.
• Experience with metallurgical testing equipment and failure analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical investigations for production issues, qualification failures, field returns, and aircraft accident investigations.
• Perform testing: fractography, microstructure evaluations, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing (tensile, Charpy, fatigue).
• Take ownership of heat treatment cycles and surface coating processes.
• Develop and maintain NDT and welding qualifications and procedures.
• Lead risk assessments with multifunction teams and implement corrective actions.

Education

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

Tools

Metallurgical testing equipment

Job description

Tired of the same old routine? We're looking for a Metallurgist who thrives on solving complex problems and leading critical investigations.

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled Metallurgist to join our Quality team and take the lead in evaluating risk and setting appropriate controls to prevent defects. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of our engineering efforts, supporting procurement, product engineering, and quality control. If you are passionate about advanced validation, verification methods, and ensuring the highest standards of material integrity, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Lead metallurgical investigations for production issues, qualification failures, field returns, and aircraft accident investigations.
• Perform comprehensive testing, including fractography, microstructure evaluations, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing (tensile, Charpy impact, fatigue).
• Take ownership of special processes, developing and optimizing heat treatment cycles, and supporting various surface coating processes.
• Develop and maintain NDT and welding qualifications and procedures, ensuring all metals meet stringent industry and safety standards.
• Lead the execution and maintenance of Design and Process risk assessments, collaborating with multifunction teams to develop corrective actions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or demonstrated knowledge/certifications in Quality Engineering.
• 2-3+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, with several years specifically in a metallurgical role.
• NDT Level III Certification is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with metallurgical testing equipment, software, and failure analysis techniques.

Join us and be a part of a team that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career in a dynamic environment,