Metallurgist - Speciality Alloys
Location: New Castle, PA (with frequent domestic travel) Employment Status: Full-time, Regular, Exempt Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Metallurgist - Speciality Alloys to provide comprehensive technical services to both internal operations and external customers. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, you will provide metallurgical support across all phases of material processing, collaborate with operations to maintain quality standards, and lead experimentation to develop next-generation aerospace-grade metals and alloys.
Key Responsibilities
Process Innovation: Lead initiatives to develop and implement metallurgical controls and improvements to meet demanding customer specifications and create new material grades.
Technical Analysis: Review customer inquiries and specifications for new products while analysing alloy properties (mechanical, thermal, and corrosion resistance) to optimise performance.
Problem Solving: Provide technical support and root-cause analysis for non-conformances or mechanical test failures across all phases of manufacturing.
Documentation & Research: Author technical reports and specifications while monitoring emerging technologies to expand the company's product portfolio.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, or Materials Science. An advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) is considered a plus.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of proven technical experience in speciality alloys.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of aerospace-grade metals, including titanium, aluminium, and high-strength steel.
Industry Standards: Understanding of ASTM, NADCAP, and AS9100 standards.
Legal Requirement: Due to federal contracting requirements, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
Skills & Attributes
Proficiency in data analysis, applied statistics, and process control.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical data for non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and work outside normal hours when necessary to meet tight deadlines.
Willingness to travel frequently to various facilities throughout the United States.
To apply, please get in contact with Danielle on (phone number removed)
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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