Technical Manager, Metallurgy (Onsite) - Automotive Tubing

Kaiser Aluminum; Bellwood (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum is seeking a Technical Manager (metallurgy focused) to oversee the processing of cast heat-treatable aluminum billet into high-strength automotive tubing in Bellwood, VA. The role acts as the facility's technical authority, guiding quality, process development, and cross-department collaboration onsite.

The candidate will lead a small technical team, drive root cause investigations, and ensure compliance with industry specifications while supporting production, customers,

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering in Metallurgical or Chemical field preferred.
• 3+ years in labs/metallurgists and 5+ years metallurgy/process engineering experience.
• Proficient with MS Office and able to communicate technical issues at all levels.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts and product/process quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee metallurgical and process authority for thermal and mechanical processing of seamless aluminum tubing.
• Ensure compliance with AIAG, customer, and industry requirements.
• Review recipes, heat treatment practices, and manufacturing methods; evaluate technical feasibility for new products.
• Lead customer and supplier technical support and investigations; drive RCCA activities.
• Mentor engineers and train operators; lead competency evaluations and process improvements.

Skills

Metallurgical authority

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

DOE

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelors of Science in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum is seeking a Technical Manager (metallurgy focused) to oversee the processing of cast heat-treatable aluminum billet into high-strength automotive tubing in Bellwood, VA. The role acts as the facility's technical authority, guiding quality, process development, and cross-department collaboration onsite.

The candidate will lead a small technical team, drive root cause investigations, and ensure compliance with industry specifications while supporting production, customers,