Metallurgist and Materials Scientist

Metallurgist and Materials Scientist

Job Description

Department: Engineering

Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Products and Engineering

Location: Ponca City, OK

Amount of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (a hybrid work schedule may be considered)       

Positions Supervised: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Chief Metallurgist and Materials Scientist serves in the Engineering Department. An employee in this position will help create new products from conception to production while performing various materials and welding related tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")

• Create material specifications for custom and commercially available materials (metallic and non metallic), heat treat, coatings, and related processes.
• Oversee lab testing performed onsite or by external laboratories.
• Lead failure analysis and prepare written reports.
• Write or oversee the creation of welding procedures and processes.
• Research and validate new materials and welding processes.
• Oversee training and mentoring of welders, QA/QC personnel, painters, engineers, and other production personnel in materials and processes.
• Support designers and engineers in material and welding process selection.
• Evaluate and audit vendors, suppliers, and contractors for materials and processes.
• Assist in the development and validation of new vendors and suppliers.
• Support QC/QA during customer quality audits as needed.
• Support sister companies on material selection, vendor validation, and failure analysis as necessary.
• Assess usability, environmental impact, and safety of materials.
• Observe all safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment fit tests, pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s) and pre employment Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• In person, predictable attendance in Ponca City, OK. (a hybrid work schedule may be considered).
• Overtime required based on business needs.
• Proficiency in spoken English language.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of manufacturing and related engineering experience in manufacturing engineering functions.
• Experience working in a team environment, preferably with a small to medium sized company.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• PE license in Oklahoma.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of materials science, manufacturing processes, and applicable industry standards.
• Familiarity with plasma cutting, laser cutting, forming, welding, heat treat, coatings, plating, and painting processes.
• Experience analyzing laboratory results for a wide range of metallic and non metallic materials.
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated commitment to quality and mentoring.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high demand environment and meet timelines.
• Experience with ERP systems in discrete manufacturing (preferably Made2Manage).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), with emphasis on Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and cross functional stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel. The employee works primarily indoors and will be sitting for prolonged periods at a desk while keyboarding, with repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus while reading and staring at a computer monitor. The Employee must speak clearly and audibly, and have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (e.g., building alarms) from in person speech, telephone, or remote communication. While in the office, the Employee may be called upon to stand, kneel, push, pull, reach overhead, stoop, crouch, climb, and lift; therefore, the Employee should be able to independently lift 25 lbs. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department. When visiting the manufacturing work environments including shops and warehouses, an employee in this position will be subject to exposure to dirt, dust, noise, vibration, moving objects, mechanical parts, and equipment hazards. Given these conditions, the employee is required to wear company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, welding cap (if applicable), designated safety gloves according to role, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. An employee must demonstrate an understanding of safety procedures and the ability to work in a safety sensitive environment.

Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination depending on job demands.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

*All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company’s expectations and business objectives.

English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:

• Understand all health and safety communications. 
• Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.
• Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.
• Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.
• Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.
• Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.
• Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. 

Last Revised: 05.2026