Senior Metallurgist

Tenth Revolution Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group is seeking a Senior Metallurgist – Premium Melting to lead metallurgical efforts in VIM, ESR, and VAR. You will collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and R&D to optimize processes, improve product quality, and drive continuous improvement for premium melting operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of metallurgy experience, with preferred exposure to premium melting methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in metallurgy, materials engineering, specialty metals manufacturing, or a related field.
• Direct experience with premium melting processes, including VIM, ESR, VAR, or similar metallurgical operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition non-conforming, off-standard, or referred material.
• Apply statistical analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and experimental design techniques to investigate and resolve technical and process-related issues.
• Ensure melt quality through timely review of melt records, verification of process adherence, and compliance with approved customer requirements and operating procedures.
• Develop, implement, and optimize melting procedures through process management principles, standardized work practices, and variation reduction initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve yield, productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance within melting operations.
• Evaluate and qualify new raw material suppliers, refractory materials, and other process inputs.
• Support new product development activities, including specification review and technical assessments.
• Investigate and resolve customer technical concerns related to melting processes and product quality.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, purchasing, and research and development teams to support business objectives.
• Provide technical support during customer visits and quality audits.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations as needed.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional project teams.
• Deliver technical training and education to customers and internal personnel.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Tools

DOE

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Metallurgist – Premium Melting provides technical leadership and metallurgical support for premium melting operations, including Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), Electroslag Remelting (ESR), and Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR). This role supports internal and external customers by driving product quality, process optimization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position works closely with operations, quality, purchasing, engineering, research and development, and customer representatives to achieve business and technical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and disposition non-conforming, off-standard, or referred material.
• Apply statistical analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and experimental design techniques to investigate and resolve technical and process-related issues.
• Ensure melt quality through timely review of melt records, verification of process adherence, and compliance with approved customer requirements and operating procedures.
• Develop, implement, and optimize melting procedures through process management principles, standardized work practices, and variation reduction initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve yield, productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance within melting operations.
• Evaluate and qualify new raw material suppliers, refractory materials, and other process inputs.
• Support new product development activities, including specification review and technical assessments.
• Investigate and resolve customer technical concerns related to melting processes and product quality.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, purchasing, and research and development teams to support business objectives.
• Provide technical support during customer visits and quality audits.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations as needed.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional project teams.
• Deliver technical training and education to customers and internal personnel.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in metallurgy, materials engineering, specialty metals manufacturing, or a related field.
• Direct experience with premium melting processes, including VIM, ESR, VAR, or similar metallurgical operations preferred.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of metallurgical principles, practices, standards, and testing methods.
• Knowledge of melting and production equipment used in specialty metals or advanced materials manufacturing.
• Familiarity with current industry technologies and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience applying statistical analysis, Six Sigma tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), and continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to analyze process data and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience managing technical projects while meeting deadlines and mitigating risks.

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical professionals and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Customer-focused approach with experience supporting external and internal stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to access manufacturing and industrial production environments.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
• Ability to provide technical training and mentorship.
• Commitment to driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in specialty alloys, aerospace materials, advanced materials, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium, or related industries.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.