Metallurgical Engineer

ELLWOOD leverages its metallurgical expertise to deliver critical materials and engineered solutions for globally renowned specialty capital equipment manufacturers. Our products are meticulously crafted to customer specifications driven by a commitment to solving their challenges. At ELLWOOD we believe in reinvesting in our operational and human capital emphasizing forward-thinking strategies to navigate the complexities of an increasingly global marketplace.

We are a dynamic family-owned and professionally managed union-free enterprise that fosters professional growth. With vertically integrated production and ten decentralized subsidiaries we offer streamlined management structures and opportunities for advancement. Our team members are vital engaged problem-solvers propelling our success and technological leadership. Their innovative ideas enhance cost-efficiency and product improvement.

As a Metallurgical Engineer you will be an integral part of the team that drives ELLWOODs success.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Metallurgical Analysis & Process Support

• Perform metallurgical evaluations including microstructural analysis mechanical testing heat-treatment verification and failure analysis.
• Develop optimize and troubleshoot metal-processing routes such as casting forging heat treating welding rolling or machining.
• Monitor material quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure compliance with specifications.

Production Floor Support

• Provide hands-on technical guidance to operators and supervisors to resolve metallurgical or process deviations.
• Conduct root-cause investigations for defects non-conformances and equipment-related metallurgical issues.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure metallurgical processes align with industry standards (e.g. ASTM ISO) and customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain metallurgical documentation test reports and production records.
• Review and approve material certifications and metallurgical test results.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve product performance yield and throughput.
• Lead metallurgical trials process experiments and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support new product development and qualification activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on metallurgical experience in a heavy manufacturing environment (steel foundry forging machining fabrication or similar).
• Strong understanding of metal properties heat-treatment processes failure mechanisms and material specifications.
• Experience with metallurgical lab equipment (hardness tester microscope tensile tester spectrometer etc.).
• Ability to work on the shop floor troubleshoot issues in real time and communicate effectively with production teams.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with quality systems and industrial safety practices.

Additional qualifications

• Experience with alloy steels stainless steels non-ferrous alloys or high-temperature materials.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy or casting metallurgy.
• Exposure to advanced characterization (SEM/EDS) or statistical process control (SPC).

ELLWOOD Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.