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Job Title: Metallurgist (Run Lab & Work at HQ)
Locations: Pittsburgh, PA or Beckley, WV (50% travel between locations required)
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Metallurgist to lead laboratory operations and contribute to our headquarters team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in material science, metallurgy, and tungsten carbide processes, with expertise in quality management and cross-functional collaboration. This role can be based in either Pittsburgh, PA, or Beckley, WV, with travel between the two locations 50% of the time.
Responsibilities:
- Support and enhance the company’s quality management system using ISO processes and ASTM specifications.
- Coordinate Quality department resources to assist plant operations.
- Advise Operations on plant/manufacturing changes, product quality, and machinery capability.
- Collaborate with Purchasing on raw materials, non-conforming materials, and new product quality requirements.
- Partner with Sales to provide technical assistance, customer support, and bid information.
- Address customer quality issues, provide follow-ups, and visit customer sites for evaluations and testing.
- Create precise component designs and advise on metal suitability.
- Perform testing using both destructive and non-destructive techniques.
- Lead continual improvement projects and documentation efforts.
- Conduct Root Cause Corrective Actions for process deviations or quality failures.
Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, or a related engineering field (required).
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years in material science or metallurgy.
- Hands-on experience in:
- Tungsten cobalt powder formulation, pressing, and sintering.
- HIP sintering (a plus).
- Wear tool design.
- Carbide brazing processes.
- Knowledge of cutting tools and applications (a plus).
Key Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written) with the ability to collaborate across teams and create clear documentation.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and unbiased approach.
- Effective in setting goals, measuring results, and adapting to changing situations and job demands.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with good organizational skills.
- Leadership skills to guide interdepartmental teams and provide training to achieve quality standards.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and applicable quality management system software.
- Technical skills in math, data analysis, and interpreting instructions in various formats.
- A positive, self-directed, team-oriented mindset.
Benefits:
- Medical coverage with PPO plan (deductibles as low as $1,500) and wellness credit up to $750.
- Free concierge primary care and telemedicine services.
- Voluntary 401(k) plan with matching up to 12%.
- Voluntary dental and vision plans.
- Basic life, long-term, and short-term disability coverage.
Equal Opportunity Employer: EOE M/F/D/V
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned metallurgist to make a significant impact across multiple locations while enjoying excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment.
