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).