Metallurgist

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:

1. Quality Management:

• Support and enhance the company’s quality management system using ISO processes and ASTM specifications.
• Coordinate Quality department resources to assist plant operations.

1. Technical Assistance:

• 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.

1. Customer Engagement:

• Address customer quality issues, provide follow-ups, and visit customer sites for evaluations and testing.

1. Product Design & Testing:

• Create precise component designs and advise on metal suitability.
• Perform testing using both destructive and non-destructive techniques.

1. Process Improvement:

• 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.