Metallurgist – High Performance Alloys

The Metallurgist – High Performance Alloys provides a diverse range of technical services to internal and external customers.  Reporting to the CTO of ELLWOOD, this position is responsible for providing metallurgical support during various phases of material processing, works with operations to ensure good quality procedures are in place, and assists in experimentation with new materials and processes to develop and improve aerospace-grade metals and alloys end products.

The Metallurgist – High Performance Alloys must primarily work onsite in New Castle, PA; however, it is most important that this role can accommodate timely and frequent travel to ELLWOOD facilities throughout the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following to be performed directly or delegated with oversight to others.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Working with the CTO, lead initiatives to develop and implement metallurgical processes, controls, and improvements in support of product development and improvement to meet customer specifications, including the development of new grades.
• Review and analyze customer inquiries and specifications for new products.
• Provide technical support and problem solving of metallurgical topics for all phases of operations throughout ELLWOOD.
• Test and analyze the properties of alloys, including their mechanical, thermal, and corrosion resistance, to optimize quality and performance.
• Analyze and determine root cause(s) of non-conformances and mechanical test failures.
• Author and review technical reports, specifications, and documentation related to material properties, performance, and development processes.
• Monitor technical advances and identify emerging technologies to expand ELLWOOD’s product portfolio.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science.  Advanced degree (MS or PH.D) is a plus.
• 8-10 years of hands-on work and progressive technical metallurgical experience in High Performance Alloys in a manufacturing environment or equivalent ELLWOOD experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in nickel-based superalloy development, process optimization, and new product commercialization in a manufacturing environment. Recognized expertise in aerospace-grade materials and High-Performance Alloy manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of metallurgical principles, standards, methods, practices, and equipment with demonstrated expertise in nickel-based superalloys, and high temp materials for aerospace and other critical applications.
• Deep knowledge of physical metallurgy (phase transformations, microstructural evolution, heat-treat response).
• Deep knowledge of mechanical metallurgy and deformation behavior, including stress-strain response, work hardening, and fracture mechanisms.
• Foundational understanding of deformation processing (forging, rolling, extrusion) and the relationship between processing routes, microstructure and properties.
• Understanding of industry standards (i.e. ASTM, NADCAP, AS9100).
• High proficiency in data analysis, applied statistics, and process control.
• Creative and strategic thinker to develop new products and improve process performance, yield and product function.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work outside of normal work hours to meet business needs and tight deadlines, including local, domestic, and international travel and have reliable transportation.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and ethics; ability to build trust; and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Meet attendance requirements; abide by all Company policies and procedures.