Senior Metallurgist R&D – Materials Innovation Leader

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA seeks a Metallurgist – Staff Specialist R&D to lead material development, oversee complex projects, and drive process improvements. You will apply expert metallurgical knowledge to improve products and processes, guiding cross-functional teams to timely milestones.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise in metallurgy, and a track record with SPC, Six Sigma, and BPI practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Expert knowledge of metallurgical principles, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Disposition of referred, non-conforming and off-standard materials (RMR and customer claims).
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams to address and solve complex problems.
• Apply SPC, Six Sigma and/or BPI tools to detect and eliminate process inefficiencies.
• Lead development of functional strategy and mentor staff.
• Ensure safety and environmental responsibility within the workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

Statistics

Six Sigma

BPI

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Reading, PA seeks a Metallurgist – Staff Specialist R&D to lead material development, oversee complex projects, and drive process improvements. You will apply expert metallurgical knowledge to improve products and processes, guiding cross-functional teams to timely milestones.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise in metallurgy, and a track record with SPC, Six Sigma, and BPI practices.