Metallurgist

• Job Title: Metallurgical Engineer
  Reports To: Director of Quality
  Classification: Exempt
  Compensation: $90-120k Medical 2-3 weeks PTO 401k Matching
  Location: Cleveland TX
  
  
• Company Overview

Our company has been a leader in forging heat treating machining and testing pipe flanges in the USA for over 75 years. With a team of more than 80 employees we specialize in engineering quality assurance inspection and production. Using proprietary technology we forge some of the most challenging alloys into high-quality precision-controlled flanges. Every product undergoes rigorous quality assurance from heat treatment to final inspection. We proudly adhere to ASME PED ISO and TSSA standards making us one of the few forging providers in the U.S. with such distinctions. As a global supplier we serve various industries offering both single-product and large-scale forged solutions up to 2500 pounds.

• Job Summary

The Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining metallurgical and process controls that support high-quality forging operations. This role provides advanced technical expertise in materials selection forging heat treatment testing and failure analysis to ensure products meet all governing codes industry standards and customer specifications. The Metallurgical Engineer collaborates closely with Quality Production Sales and laboratory personnel to drive continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Requirements & Qualifications to Get Job
  • o B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with metallurgy concentration.
  • o Minimum 5 years of metallurgy experience in a forging or foundry environment.
  • o Demonstrated knowledge of ASME ASTM API AMS MIL-SPEC NAVSEA/EB and ASNT requirements.
  • o Strong understanding of forged materials including carbon steels low-alloy steels stainless steels duplex and super duplex stainless steels and nickel-based alloys.
  • Demonstrated experience in Mechanical Testing:
    • Performing tensile compression hardness impact fatigue and bend tests to determine material properties.
    • Using universal testing machines (UTM) Charpy impact testers Rockwell or Brinell hardness testers.
    • Interpreting test data to predict performance under real-world operating conditions.
  • Demonstrated Experience in Metallurgical & Materials Characterization:
    • Examining microstructure using optical microscopy scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or X-ray diffraction.
    • Identifying defects inclusions grain size phase composition and crystallography.
    • Performing failure analysis to determine the root cause of cracks fractures or surface anomalies.
  • Demonstrated Experience in Laboratory Methods & Standards Compliance:
    • Designing and executing lab experiments to validate process parameters.
    • Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample preparation testing and reporting.
    • Ensuring compliance with industry standards (ASTM ISO SAE) and maintaining proper documentation.
  • o Solid knowledge of forging operations heat treatment cycles and material performance characteristics.
  • o Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams.
  • o Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook).
  • o 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • o Able to communicate in English
  • o High school diploma / GED
  • o Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: eye & hearing protection gloves steel-toed boots hard hat and flame retardant work clothes etc.
  • o Able to lift up to 25 lbs. & work in varying environmental conditions (heat dust noise vibration humidity).

• Preferences to Get Job
  • o Experience with metallurgical modeling tools (Thermo-Calc JMatPro DEFORM) preferred.

• What you do on Job
  • Technical Documentation & Standards Compliance
    • Develop Technical Data Sheets outlining forging heat treatment and testing requirements based on material specifications industry standards and customer requirements.
    • Review customer Purchase Orders and provide interpretation of metallurgical testing and specification requirements.
    • Support the Sales team during Request for Quote (RFQ) reviews by identifying applicable standards testing protocols and technical risks.
    • Interpret and apply standards from:
      • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
      • ASTM International (ASTM)
      • American Petroleum Institute (API)
      • Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS)
      • Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC)
      • Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) / Electric Boat (EB)
      • American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
  • Metallurgical Analysis & Laboratory Evaluation
    • Verify mill test reports (MTRs) laboratory results and mechanical/chemical testing data to ensure compliance with all requirements.
    • Perform metallurgical evaluations including:
      • Optical microscopy
      • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
      • Microstructure and grain size analysis (ASTM E112)
      • Inclusion rating (ASTM E45)
      • Hardness testing (Brinell Rockwell Vickers; ASTM E10/E18)
      • Tensile impact and fracture analysis
      • Review and interpret nondestructive testing reports (VT MT PT UT RT) for compliance and quality assurance.
  • Forging & Heat Treatment Process Control
    • Develop and refine work instructions for forging and heat treatment processes to improve consistency and reduce variation.
    • Apply heat-treating methodologies including austenitizing quenching tempering normalizing solution treating and aging.
    • Evaluate Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) and Continuous-Cooling-Transformation (CCT) diagrams for material optimization.
    • Support furnace calibration and pyrometry compliance (AMS 2750).
    • Analyze forging defects (laps folds porosity cracking) and develop corrective actions.
  • o Research Development & New Material Introduction
    • Lead R&D projects for new materials specifications and process improvement initiatives.
    • Utilize modeling and simulation software (e.g. Thermo-Calc JMatPro DEFORM) to predict material behavior and optimize forging parameters.
    • Develop new forging/heat-treating processes that support emerging customer and industry requirements.
  • Failure Analysis & Corrective Action
    • Conduct metallurgical failure analyses to identify root causes using SEM fractography mechanical data and historical process information.
    • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies:
    • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
    • 8D Methodology
    • DMAIC (Six Sigma)
    • Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
    • Document findings and present results to internal teams and customers as required.
  • Quality Compliance & Continuous Improvement
    • Support Quality Management System (QMS) activities including audits certifications and product traceability.
    • Develop control plans process capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
    • Collaborate with Production to enhance material flow minimize scrap/rework and ensure consistent product performance.
  • o Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
  • o Assist other processes as directed by the supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local employment laws including those related to nondiscrimination disability accommodations and workplace safety. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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