Principal Metallurgist

Tenth Revolution Group; Shillington (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group is seeking a Principal Metallurgist for a senior technical leadership role in a manufacturing environment. The position focuses on alloy development, process optimization, and solving advanced metallurgical challenges across production and customer-facing projects.

The role requires extensive experience in metallurgy within industrial settings, strong leadership abilities, and a track record of driving continuous improvement using statistical methods and Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Proven metallurgical expertise in alloy development and processing.
• Experience with metallurgical testing and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical leadership across alloy development and process optimization.
• Lead root cause investigations and disposition of non-conforming material (RMRs, customer claims).
• Lead and support cross-functional project teams, ensuring on-time delivery and budget alignment.
• Apply statistical methods and experimental design to solve complex metallurgical challenges.
• Utilize SPC, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools to identify inefficiencies and reduce variation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Communicate technical risks and provide recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Metallurgy expertise

Alloy development

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

SPC

Six Sigma

Experimental design

Job description

U.S. (Onsite - Manufacturing / Mill Environment)

Full-Time | Senior Individual Contributor / Technical Leader

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading advanced materials and manufacturing organization seeking a Principal Metallurgist to provide high-level technical leadership across alloy development, process optimization, and complex problem-solving initiatives.

This role will serve as a key technical expert, supporting internal operations, customers, and cross-functional project teams while driving innovation and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise supporting production, customers, and internal teams
• Lead root cause investigations and disposition of non-conforming material (RMRs, customer claims)
• Drive alloy development and process improvement initiatives
• Lead and support cross-functional project teams, ensuring on-time delivery and budget alignment
• Apply statistical methods and experimental design to solve complex metallurgical challenges
• Utilize SPC, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools to identify inefficiencies and reduce variation
• Communicate technical risks and provide recommendations to leadership
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
• Provide technical training and education to internal teams and external customers
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities for innovation

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in metallurgical or materials engineering within manufacturing
• Strong expertise in:
• metallurgical principles and processing
• alloy development and performance
• metallurgical testing and failure analysis
• Experience working in mill, heavy manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams
• Strong background in statistical analysis, experimental design, and process optimization
• Familiarity with SPC, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to interface with customers and leadership
• Manufacturing / plant environment (mill or production setting)
• Cross-functional collaboration with:
• production
• quality
• customers
• Opportunity to influence both technical direction and business outcomes

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to:

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert
• Lead high-impact projects in alloy and process development
• Mentor engineers and shape technical strategy
• Drive innovation within a stable and growth-oriented organization