Metallurgy Manager

The Metallurgy Manager leads and oversees all metallurgical and materials engineering activities across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring product integrity regulatory compliance process optimization and team development. The Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives provides strategic technical direction and serves as the primary liaison with customers suppliers and certification bodies on metallurgical matters.

• Lead coach and develop a team of metallurgists and lab personnel to achieve business and quality objectives
• Prioritize workload assign projects and manage team performance to meet production and customer deadlines
• Foster a culture of safety quality accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner with cross-functional leaders (Operations Quality Engineering) to align metallurgical strategy with business goals

• Provide technical authority for all metallurgical processes including forging heat treatment testing and material evaluation
• Establish and approve manufacturing plans defining processing parameters to meet customer requirements
• Ensure all products conform to metallurgical specifications and approved process controls
• Oversee analysis of metallurgical test data and direct process adjustments for compliance and optimization

• Serve as primary technical contact for customers suppliers and certifying agencies on metallurgical issues
• Lead resolution of metallurgical-related nonconformances and customer concerns
• Review and approve metallurgical reports certifications and technical documentation

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 NADCAP SOX and all applicable regulatory and customer requirements
• Maintain adherence to PCC Cardinal Rules EHS policies and quality standards
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for metallurgical deviations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality yield and process efficiency

• Oversee failure analysis microstructural evaluation and grain size assessments
• Provide expert materials engineering support to production maintenance and process engineering
• Ensure proper calibration testing standards and laboratory practices are maintained

• Communicate key technical issues risks and performance metrics to senior leadership
• Maintain accurate metallurgical documentation and quality records
• Represent the organization in audits and external technical reviews

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in Materials Science Metallurgy or related field (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of 810 years of metallurgical experience in manufacturing (aerospace preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong expertise in heat treatment forging and pyrometry (AMS2750)
• Knowledge of NADCAP AS9100 and aerospace quality systems
• Familiarity with ASTM ASM AISI SAE and MIL specifications
• Experience supporting major aerospace customer requirements
• Proven leadership team development and performance management skills
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset