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Metallurgical Engineer

Jobot
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
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Job details:
Metallurgical Engineer | High-impact manufacturing role | Process improvement product quality ownership

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Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year


A bit about us:

A large industrial manufacturing facility in East Tennessee is seeking an Engineering Superintendent to lead engineering activities supporting a critical hot rolling operation. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on direction of engineering teams, with a strong emphasis on reliability, continuous improvement, and root cause problem solving.

The position requires an experienced leader who can align engineering execution with plant objectives while developing people, improving systems, and driving long‑term equipment performance.


Why join us?
  • Top-notch Compensation and Benefits package
  • Up to 9% total match on 401k!
  • Stable Career path
  • Rewarding experience to work with Fortune 500 Company
  • Excellent culture and peers
  • 401K Match
  • 3 weeks of vacation to start


Job Details

A large-scale metals manufacturing operation is hiring a Metallurgical Engineer to support and improve sheet production processes. This role focuses on driving product quality, process stability, and cost efficiency through hands-on engineering work and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you will do

Translate customer and industry requirements into process controls, documentation, and standardized work instructions; track performance and adjust to improve outcomes
Identify process gaps and implement improvement plans that increase quality, reduce scrap, and lower operating costs
Design and execute technical experiments to improve materials performance and manufacturing consistency
Analyze how equipment and process variables impact product quality; define controls to maintain standards
Support operations with real-time troubleshooting and root cause analysis; implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence
Partner with maintenance and production teams to improve uptime, reliability, and throughput
Lead or support projects focused on safety, quality, and cost reduction across the operation
Ensure compliance with established quality systems and participate in internal and external audits

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field
3 years of experience in a metals or heavy manufacturing environment
Experience supporting rolling, forming, or similar production processes is helpful
Familiarity with structured quality systems and root cause problem solving
Ability to apply data analysis, measurement methods, and process control techniques
Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with production teams
Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment with on-call troubleshooting

Nice to have

Advanced degree
Automotive or high-spec product exposure
Experience with heat-treated alloys
Lean manufacturing experience
Experience with statistical analysis tools

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