Senior Metallurgist: Lab Testing & Process Improvement

Dauch; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch in Ohio seeks a Met-Lab Metallurgist to perform metallurgical and mechanical tests to characterize metals and assess properties such as hardness, ductility, grain structure, and flaws. You will lead testing and development of part properties and support failure analysis and process troubleshooting.

You will supervise Metallurgical Technicians, drive continuous improvement projects, coordinate lab activities with QM, and represent Dauch at professional meetings while maintaining organized

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with metallurgical laboratory equipment and accuracy in testing.
• Knowledge of metallurgical and mechanical test methods.
• Experience in heat treating and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct metallographic evaluations to identify microstructural defects, features and phases.
• Perform tests on incoming materials, in-process parts, and samples from new powder vendors.
• Set up and execute tests for fatigue, wear, corrosion, and other standard/special properties of metal samples
• Test furnace performance, analyze chart data and recommend corrective actions relevant personnel.
• Respond to MAR’s requiring standard or specialized testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Collect and analyze data on the behavior of metals and alloys; prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage assigned projects under the direction of the QM, including initiatives focused on continuous improvement and scrap reduction using core tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proactively identify and propose process improvements and cost reduction projects.
• Lead in CQI-9 Internal Audits and compliance.
• Record and analyze test data; provide evaluations and reports as needed.
• Maintain organized records of test results, corrective actions, control reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensure lab equipment and workspaces are clean and well maintained.
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and problem resolution; coordinate appropriate support as needed.
• Represent DAUCH at professional meetings and act as a technical contact for customer-related issues.
• Supervise Metallurgical Technicians and Metallurgical/Quality Technicians
• Champion Diversity & Inclusion in line with the Company guidelines

Skills

Heat treating

Lab equipment operation

QMS understanding

Metallurgical testing

Ferrous metallurgy

Education

Materials science degree

Job description

Dauch in Ohio seeks a Met-Lab Metallurgist to perform metallurgical and mechanical tests to characterize metals and assess properties such as hardness, ductility, grain structure, and flaws. You will lead testing and development of part properties and support failure analysis and process troubleshooting.

You will supervise Metallurgical Technicians, drive continuous improvement projects, coordinate lab activities with QM, and represent Dauch at professional meetings while maintaining organized