Lead Metallurgical Engineer

Element has an opportunity for a Lead Metallurgical Engineer. This role will provide technical assistance within the metallurgical laboratory with focus on quality standardization and continuous improvement. Primary responsibilities will include project management and to provide consultation services in the field of aerospace metallurgy. The ideal candidate will be a subject-matter expert in metallurgy material testing and aerospace alloys.

Salary: $85k-120k/yr DOE

Establish and maintain client contact for the purposes of market/account development understanding customers needs building personal relationships ensuring satisfaction and maintaining a professional consulting image.
Review technical documents and to construct a suitable scope of work. Prepare written proposals schedule tests analyze test results and prepare high-quality reports.
Supervise and direct activities of metallurgical laboratory personnel
Perform root cause failure analysis investigations on metallic components from the aviation/ aerospace space transportation consumer products / industrials and energy industries
Metallurgical examinations / optical microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
Safely operate and maintain lab equipment in compliance with company requirements.
Estimate the work effort required and to help in the commercial breakdown of the work

Experience and recognized qualification in Metallurgy. Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 7-12 years experience in metallurgical engineering with a focus on materials testing (physical metallurgy).
Experience in conducting and reporting of root cause failure analysis
Experience in working with SEM / EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive analysis)
Experience working in an ISO 17025 (Nadcap preferred) laboratory environment
Strong communication / presentation skills
The ability to assess and respond to client requirements in an appropriate manner prioritizing customer service and professional partnerships
Ability to operate and function within a team drawing on other expertise where required
Flexibility and adaptability to different workloads and roles within the company

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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