Metallurgy Manager

Job Summary

The Metallurgy Manager leads and oversees all metallurgical and materials engineering activities across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance, process optimization, and team development. The Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, provides strategic technical direction, and serves as the primary liaison with customers, suppliers, and certification bodies on metallurgical matters.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of metallurgists and lab personnel to achieve business and quality objectives
• Prioritize workload, assign projects, and manage team performance to meet production and customer deadlines
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Partner with cross-functional leaders (Operations, Quality, Engineering) to align metallurgical strategy with business goals
  
  

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical authority for all metallurgical processes, including forging, heat treatment, testing, and material evaluation
• Establish and approve manufacturing plans defining processing parameters to meet customer requirements
• Ensure all products conform to metallurgical specifications and approved process controls
• Oversee analysis of metallurgical test data and direct process adjustments for compliance and optimization
  
  

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as primary technical contact for customers, suppliers, and certifying agencies on metallurgical issues
• Lead resolution of metallurgical-related nonconformances and customer concerns
• Review and approve metallurgical reports, certifications, and technical documentation
  
  

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, SOX, and all applicable regulatory and customer requirements
• Maintain adherence to PCC Cardinal Rules, EHS policies, and quality standards
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for metallurgical deviations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, yield, and process efficiency
  
  

Analysis & Engineering Support

• Oversee failure analysis, microstructural evaluation, and grain size assessments
• Provide expert materials engineering support to production, maintenance, and process engineering
• Ensure proper calibration, testing standards, and laboratory practices are maintained
  
  

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate key technical issues, risks, and performance metrics to senior leadership
• Maintain accurate metallurgical documentation and quality records
• Represent the organization in audits and external technical reviews
  
  

Other

• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 8–10 years of metallurgical experience in manufacturing (aerospace preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Strong expertise in heat treatment, forging, and pyrometry (AMS2750)
• Knowledge of NADCAP, AS9100, and aerospace quality systems
• Familiarity with ASTM, ASM, AISI, SAE, and MIL specifications
• Experience supporting major aerospace customer requirements
• Proven leadership, team development, and performance management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset