Metallurgist II

Johnson Matthey; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan / 401K Match

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in West Chester, PA, seeks a Metallurgist II to lead materials development from concept to delivery. You will provide physical metallurgy expertise to R&D and manufacturing, plan and analyze experiments, and support capital projects.

You will collaborate with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams, promote safety and continuous improvement, and build strong stakeholder relationships while advancing a sustainable metals agenda.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of physical metallurgy and metal processing methods.
• Industrial experience in metallurgy, materials development or manufacturing.
• Experience leading technical projects and managing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and build stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials development and research projects from concept through delivery.
• Provide physical metallurgy expertise to support R&D and manufacturing operations.
• Plan, execute and analyze experiments and production trials.
• Support capital projects through process development and equipment evaluations.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Metallurgy degree

Materials Science

Physical metallurgy

Industrial experience

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Job description

## Metallurgist IIBewerben: West Chester, PA – US: Vollzeit: Heute ausgeschrieben: Enddatum: 29. September 2026 (Noch 13 Tage Zeit für Bewerbung): R-015473At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Metallurgist II, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future. **The role:** As a Metallurgist II, you will help drive our goals by:• Lead materials development and research projects from concept through delivery.• Provide physical metallurgy expertise to support R&D and manufacturing operations.• Plan, execute and analyze experiments and production trials.• Support capital projects through process development and equipment evaluations.• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.**Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:**• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science or a related discipline.• Strong knowledge of physical metallurgy and metal processing methods.• Industrial experience within metallurgy, materials development or manufacturing.• Experience leading technical projects and managing priorities.• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.• Ability to work independently and build effective stakeholder relationships.*Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!***What we offer:** We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life, disability and retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as: • Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution) • 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles) • Life and Disability Insurance • Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision) • Voluntary Benefits • Wellbeing Programs and Incentives • Tuition Assistance • Parental Leave Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.