Metallurgy Tech Manager – Onsite Heat-Treat Tubing

Kaiser Aluminum; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, VA seeks a Technical Manager (metallurgy focused) to oversee the transformation of cast heat-treatable aluminum billet into high-strength automotive tubing. You will lead a technical team, resolve metallurgical issues, and ensure process, history, and product conformance across the facility onsite.

The role requires deep heat-treat and metallurgical knowledge, leadership, and the ability to apply Lean Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and problem-solving across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years in labs/metallurgists and 5+ years metallurgy/process engineering.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and PC-based software.
• Ability to communicate technical issues across organizational levels.
• Ability to manage personnel from engineer to operator.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Metallurgical & Process Authority; own thermal and mechanical processing for seamless aluminum tubing.
• Maintain compliance with AIAG, customer, and industry requirements.
• Review presses, heat treatment practices, and manufacturing methods.
• Lead root cause investigations and RCCA activities.
• Mentor engineers and train operators.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance for process improvements.

Skills

Metallurgy experience

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

DOE

Statistical analysis

Communication

Leadership

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Statistical software

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, VA seeks a Technical Manager (metallurgy focused) to oversee the transformation of cast heat-treatable aluminum billet into high-strength automotive tubing. You will lead a technical team, resolve metallurgical issues, and ensure process, history, and product conformance across the facility onsite.

The role requires deep heat-treat and metallurgical knowledge, leadership, and the ability to apply Lean Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and problem-solving across departments.