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ELLWOOD Groups

Metallurgical Engineer

New Castle, PA · On-site

Provide hands-on technical guidance to operators and supervisors to resolve metallurgical or process deviations. * Conduct root-cause investigations for defects, non-conformances, and equipment ...

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Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

Houston, TX · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Oversee metallurgical R&D initiatives including new steel chemistries and product improvements ... Ensure lab equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operated safely * Collaborate with cross ...

Mariana Minerals

Metallurgical Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

In this role, you will execute metallurgical test work, support pilot plant operations, and ... Develop and maintain key process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, operating procedures, and ...

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Metallurgical Technician

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

As our new Metallurgical Technician , you will play an important role on a team whose work is ... Testing Support (30%) * Assist in setting up, charging, and operating bench and pilot-scale leach ...

LiquidPiston

Metallurgical Engineer

Suffield, CT · On-site

Metallurgical Engineer This role is fully onsite in Bloomfield, CT, five days per week, and the ... operating under extreme mechanical and thermal stresses. The ideal candidate will have deep ...

LiquidPiston Inc.

Metallurgical Engineer

Suffield, CT · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Metallurgical Engineer This role is fully onsite in Bloomfield, CT, five days per week, and the ... operating under extreme mechanical and thermal stresses. The ideal candidate will have deep ...

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Metallurgical Engineer

New Castle, PA • On-site

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Job description

ELLWOOD leverages its metallurgical expertise to deliver critical materials and engineered solutions for globally renowned specialty capital equipment manufacturers. Our products are meticulously crafted to customer specifications, driven by a commitment to solving their challenges. At ELLWOOD, we believe in reinvesting in our operational and human capital, emphasizing forward-thinking strategies to navigate the complexities of an increasingly global marketplace.
We are a dynamic, family-owned, and professionally managed union-free enterprise that fosters professional growth. With vertically integrated production and ten decentralized subsidiaries, we offer streamlined management structures and opportunities for advancement. Our team members are vital, engaged problem-solvers, propelling our success and technological leadership. Their innovative ideas enhance cost-efficiency and product improvement.
As a Metallurgical Engineer you will be an integral part of the team that drives ELLWOOD's success.
Key Responsibilities may include:
Metallurgical Analysis & Process Support
  • Perform metallurgical evaluations, including microstructural analysis, mechanical testing, heat-treatment verification, and failure analysis.
  • Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot metal-processing routes such as casting, forging, heat treating, welding, rolling, or machining.
  • Monitor material quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure compliance with specifications.

Production Floor Support
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance to operators and supervisors to resolve metallurgical or process deviations.
  • Conduct root-cause investigations for defects, non-conformances, and equipment-related metallurgical issues.
  • Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure metallurgical processes align with industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO) and customer requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain metallurgical documentation, test reports, and production records.
  • Review and approve material certifications and metallurgical test results.

Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve product performance, yield, and throughput.
  • Lead metallurgical trials, process experiments, and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Support new product development and qualification activities.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on metallurgical experience in a heavy manufacturing environment (steel, foundry, forging, machining, fabrication, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of metal properties, heat-treatment processes, failure mechanisms, and material specifications.
  • Experience with metallurgical lab equipment (hardness tester, microscope, tensile tester, spectrometer, etc.).
  • Ability to work on the shop floor, troubleshoot issues in real time, and communicate effectively with production teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with quality systems and industrial safety practices.

Additional qualifications
  • Experience with alloy steels, stainless steels, non-ferrous alloys, or high-temperature materials.
  • Knowledge of welding metallurgy or casting metallurgy.
  • Exposure to advanced characterization (SEM/EDS) or statistical process control (SPC).

ELLWOOD Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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