Senior Metallurgical Engineer
On-site · Temple, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Senior Metallurgical Engineer to oversee VIM processes and the production, quality, and technical integrity of high-performance superalloys. You will interpret complex aerospace specifications (AMS, ASTM, ASME), ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and NADCAP, develop and approve Method of Manufacture (MoM) documentation and Material Control Plans, and lead metallurgical testing, RCA/CAPA investigations, and quality management efforts. Must have hands-on experience with Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) and/or VAR/ESR, Investment Casting foundry environment, solidification theory, and experience with casting simulation tools (ProCAST or Magma). Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and prior experience interfacing with Tier 1 aerospace OEMs are required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in a metallurgical role focused on nickel-, cobalt-, or iron-based superalloys
- Proficiency with Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) and/or VAR/ESR processes
- Direct experience in an Investment Casting foundry environment
- Strong understanding of solidification theory and phase transformations in complex alloy systems
- Ability to interpret aerospace/defense specifications
- Experience with casting simulation software (e.g., ProCAST or Magma)
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- Prior experience interfacing with Tier 1 aerospace OEMs
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