What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallurgical Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
- Provides leadership and technical support for manufacturing processes and product quality - Evaluates and develops products, processes, and equipment based on customer requirements - Works in a collaborative, safety‑focused, inclusive environment with strong development opportunities - Ensure procedures, product controls, and process controls are followed - Resolve quality issues and drive improvements in products, processes, and equipment - Support product and process development aligned with customer needs - Collaborate with support staff, shift leaders, and hourly workforce to maintain smooth operations
Skills
Materials engineering, Manufacturing engineering, equipment reliability, maintenance
Top Skills Details
Materials engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required: - Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution. - 1 year of related experience or internship equivalent. Nice to have: - 4 years of metallurgical experience - Quality systems experience - Lean manufacturing experience - Experience with Statistical Methods, Engineering Calculations, Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy, Phase Diagrams, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Metals Solidification Theory, Thermodynamics, and Material Processing - Experience in the metals or aluminum industry
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Riverdale, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Riverdale,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 21, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $70,000 - $90,000