Senior Aluminum Metallurgist: Casting & Innovation

Ellwood; Hubbard (OH); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ellwood Aluminum in Ohio is seeking a senior Metallurgist to lead and optimize aluminum melting, refining, alloying and casting operations across a range of processes including high-pressure die casting and sand casting.

The role requires a BS in Metallurgical Engineering with 10+ years in aluminum foundries; MS/PhD preferred. You will serve as SME for metallurgy, oversee NDT/destructive testing, RCFA, and mentor engineers and technicians while engaging with suppliers and design teams.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Metallurgical Engineering required; MS/PhD preferred for aluminum solidification/casting.
• 10 years direct, hands-on metallurgical experience in an aluminum foundry or casting environment.
• PE license preferred; ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt desirable.

Aufgaben

• Oversee and optimize aluminum melting, refining, alloying and casting processes.
• Act as SME for aluminum metallurgy, microstructure, and heat treatment.
• Direct NDT and destructive testing programs for part integrity.
• Lead RCFA for casting defects and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with design teams to develop new alloys and evaluate casting tech.
• Mentor junior engineers and lab staff in foundry metallurgy.
• Verify raw material suppliers and assist with supplier rating.
• Support purchasing in identifying new suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Aluminum metallurgy

RCFA

Metallurgical testing

Technical writing

Mentorship

Supplier evaluation

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in aluminum solidification / casting (preferred)

Tools

Optical microscopy

SEM/EDS

Hardness testing

Jobbeschreibung

Ellwood Aluminum in Ohio is seeking a senior Metallurgist to lead and optimize aluminum melting, refining, alloying and casting operations across a range of processes including high-pressure die casting and sand casting.

The role requires a BS in Metallurgical Engineering with 10+ years in aluminum foundries; MS/PhD preferred. You will serve as SME for metallurgy, oversee NDT/destructive testing, RCFA, and mentor engineers and technicians while engaging with suppliers and design teams.