Senior Metallurgical Engineer - VIM & Investment Casting

Brightpath Associates LLC; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC seeks a senior Metallurgical Engineer to oversee production, quality, and technical integrity of high-performance alloys. You will lead VIM/VAR/ESR processes, interpret aerospace specifications, and ensure NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO9001 compliance while maintaining chemical homogeneity.

Responsibilities include process optimization, MoM documentation, metallurgical testing, RCA/CAPA investigations, and collaboration with suppliers and OEMs on complex alloy systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• At least 5 years in metallurgical roles focused on nickel-, cobalt-, or iron-based superalloys.
• Hands-on experience with Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) and/or VAR/ESR and investment casting foundry environments.
• Ability to interpret aerospace/defense specifications to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee VIM process parameters and melting operations for chemical homogeneity.
• Interpret customer and aerospace specifications; ensure AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP compliance.
• Lead metallurgical testing, RCA/CAPA investigations for material or process failures.
• Develop and approve Method of Manufacture (MoM) documentation and Material Control Plans.

Skills

Metallurgical expertise

VIM/VAR/ESR processes

Investment casting

Specification interpretation

Quality systems (AS9100, ISO9001, NAD+

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

ProCAST

Magma

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC seeks a senior Metallurgical Engineer to oversee production, quality, and technical integrity of high-performance alloys. You will lead VIM/VAR/ESR processes, interpret aerospace specifications, and ensure NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO9001 compliance while maintaining chemical homogeneity.

Responsibilities include process optimization, MoM documentation, metallurgical testing, RCA/CAPA investigations, and collaboration with suppliers and OEMs on complex alloy systems.