Senior Metallurgist

Equiliem; Ellwood City (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to lead alloy development and process optimization for high-performance materials, with a focus on nickel-based superalloys and aerospace-grade materials. The role drives technical problem-solving and supports new product commercialization across manufacturing operations.

Qualified candidates will have 8-10+ years in metallurgy, strong hands-on experience with nickel-based alloys, and proven capabilities in microstructure analysis, heat treatment, and

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of metallurgical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with nickel-based superalloys and aerospace-grade materials.
• Demonstrated success in alloy development, process optimization, and new product commercialization.
• Expertise in physical metallurgy, microstructural analysis, heat treatment, and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical process improvement and new alloy development projects.
• Support development and commercialization of nickel-based superalloys and other high-performance materials.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting across manufacturing operations.
• Review customer specifications and support new product opportunities.
• Conduct metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Analyze material properties including mechanical, thermal, and corrosion performance.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor industry advancements and identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

Skills

Metallurgy expertise

Nickel-based alloys

Aerospace materials

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Metallurgy/Materials Science

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Senior Metallurgist - High Performance Alloys

Location: New Castle, PA (Onsite)

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgist with expertise in nickel-based superalloys, aerospace-grade materials, and advanced manufacturing processes. This role will lead alloy development, process optimization, and technical problem-solving initiatives while supporting new product commercialization and metallurgical excellence across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical process improvement and new alloy development projects.
• Support the development and commercialization of nickel-based superalloys and other high-performance materials.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting across manufacturing operations.
• Review customer specifications and support new product opportunities.
• Conduct metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Analyze material properties including mechanical, thermal, and corrosion performance.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor industry advancements and identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (MS or PhD preferred).
• 8-10+ years of metallurgical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with nickel-based superalloys and aerospace-grade materials is required.
• Demonstrated success in alloy development, process optimization, and new product commercialization.
• Expertise in physical metallurgy, microstructural analysis, heat treatment, and failure analysis.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of forging, rolling, extrusion, and deformation processing.
• Experience with ASTM, NADCAP, and AS9100 standards.
• Strong statistical analysis and process control capabilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or [phone].