Associate II, Materials Metallurgy

Metallurgical Engineer (Cincinnati)

Are you the metallurgist others turn to when failure isnt an option

Do you want your work to directly influence safety reliability and real-world decisions

What Makes Stress Engineering Services a Magnet for World-Class Metallurgists

Stress Engineering Services (SES) is an elite employee-owned engineering consulting firm trusted for more than 50 years to solve the problems others cant. We operate at the intersection of deep technical expertise and real-world applicationcombining advanced analysis hands-on testing and engineering judgment to deliver answers in high-consequence environments.

Our teams partner across energy aerospace consumer products medical and emerging technologies tackling challenges where metallurgy is not just analyticalits decisive. From high-temperature creep in refinery systems exceeding 1000F to HTHA investigations additive manufacturing integrity and materials performance in hydrogen and carbon capture systems our work directly impacts human safety asset reliability and industry standards.

As an employee-owned (ESOP) company our people are personally invested in the outcomes we deliver. The result is a culture defined by accountability technical rigor and excellence.

At SES complex problems meet uncommon solutionsand expert engineers do their most meaningful work.

Our Core Values

• We Over Me We prioritize the team the mission and our clients
• Unyielding Pursuit of Excellence We deliver the right solution every time
• Own It We take accountability for our work and outcomes

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer Staff Consultant to join our Cincinnati this role you will support and lead complex consulting engagements involving failure analysis creep testing materials degradation welding and asset integrity across multiple industries.

Youll operate as a technical contributor with significant client exposure while building toward long-term growth as a recognized expert and consulting leader.

What Youll Do

• Lead and execute metallurgical failure analyses across industries including petrochemical industrial medical and consumer products
• Perform creep testing and remaining life assessments in high-temperature environments
• Provide expertise in metallurgy welding fabrication corrosion and material performance
• Prepare present and defend high-impact technical reports and client deliverables
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex problems
• Mentor developing engineers and strengthen technical capabilities within the team
• Contribute to industry thought leadership through conferences committees and standards development

What Were Looking For

• MS or PhD in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering (ferrous metallurgy preferred)
• 10 years of experience in metallurgical engineering (energy petrochemical industrial power or aerospace sectors)
• Consulting experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (API ASME NACE)
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to develop defensible engineering conclusions
• Experience or interest in emerging materials challenges (e.g. hydrogen carbon capture additive manufacturing)
• PE license or ability to obtain
• Ability to travel to industrial refinery and client sites as needed
• U.S. work authorization required

Why SES

• High-impact work Your analyses directly influence safety reliability and critical business decisions
• Autonomy and ownership Engineers are trusted to lead and deliver meaningful outcomes
• Technical depth and variety Exposure to complex challenges across multiple industries and materials
• Collaboration with experts Work alongside recognized leaders in engineering and failure analysis
• Entrepreneurial environment Opportunity to build your own consulting portfolio and technical reputation
• Employee-owned culture (ESOP) Share in the success you help create
• Thought leadership - Youll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering insights share your expertise with the broader industry and build credibility as a trusted technical voice.

What You Can Expect

At SES curiosity isnt optionalits expected. Youll expand your technical expertise deepen your industry exposure and make a measurable impact on real-world engineering challenges.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision paid time off and holidays all within an environment that rewards initiative expertise and results.

Recruitment Process Disclosure

As part of your candidacy and potential future employment you agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary sensitive and client-related information obtained through interactions with SES. This obligation applies during and after your engagement.

As part of our hiring process Stress Engineering Services may use technology tools including automated tools to help organize review or evaluate application materials and interview-related information. These tools are used to support our recruiting process but hiring decisions are not made solely by technology. If you need would like to request a reasonable accommodation or would like additional information about the process please contact . Where applicable required by law we will provide additional notices if a specific tool analyzes interview responses assessments or other information as part of your evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stress Engineering Services Inc. (SES) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics pregnancy disability age veteran status or other protected characteristics.

At SES metallurgy isnt theoreticalits applied where it matters most. If youre looking to bring your expertise into environments where your work drives real decisions prevents failures and shapes industries this is where you can make your mark.