Quality Metallurgist

Randstad USA; Hubbard (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus 10%

Job summary

Randstad USA in the Youngstown/Hubbard area seeks a Sr. Quality Metallurgist with deep expertise in aluminum casting. You will lead metallurgical practices, guide process optimization, and ensure compliance with aerospace/industrial specs. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and leadership in NDT/RCFA activities within foundry environments. 8am-4pm, permanent employment with a 10% bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in aluminum casting.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (engineering/metallurgy).
• Experience leading NDT and testing programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize aluminum melting, refining, alloying, and casting processes.
• Serve as SME for aluminum metallurgy and heat-treatment protocols.
• Direct NDT and destructive testing programs to ensure product integrity.
• Lead root-cause failure analysis for casting defects and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design teams to evaluate new alloys and casting technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in foundry metallurgy.
• Verify raw material suppliers and assist in supplier qualification.

Skills

Quality

Aluminum Casting

NDT

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Direct Hire- Sr. Quality Metallurgist is needed in the Hubbard/Girard, OH area with a background in Aluminum casting. Metallurgist has to be a subject matter expert in Aluminum casting. Client is offering $130,000- $160,000 base + 10% bonus and benefits start day one. Relocation assistance is also being offered for qualified candidates.

Job Details

• Location: Youngstown, Ohio
• Job type: Permanent
• Salary: $130,000 - 160,000 per year
• Work hours: 8am to 4pm
• Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Oversee and optimize aluminum melting, refining, alloying, and casting processes (including high-pressure die casting, permanent mold, or sand casting).
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for aluminum metallurgy, microstructural evaluation, and heat treatment protocols.
• Quality & Compliance: Direct non‑destructive testing (NDT) and destructive testing programs to guarantee product integrity and adherence to aerospace, automotive, or industrial specifications.
• Failure Analysis: Lead complex root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) for casting defects (e.g., porosity, inclusions, hot tears) and implement robust corrective actions.
• R&D and Innovation: Partner with product design teams to develop new aluminum alloys and evaluate emerging casting technologies to improve mechanical properties and reduce costs.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers, metallurgists, and laboratory technicians on best practices in foundry metallurgy.
• Verify raw material suppliers, including hardeners and scrap.
• Assist purchasing manager in identification of new suppliers and assist with ongoing rating of such suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Working in a smoke free environment
• Wearing steel toe shoes
• Working in a non‑temperature controlled environment
• Standing for 4 hours at one time

Qualifications

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

Skills

• Quality (7 years of experience is required)
• Aluminum Casting (7 years of experience is required)
• NDT (7 years of experience is required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accommodation

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay and Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Posting Duration

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.