Technical Manager (Metallurgist)

Technical Manager (Metallurgist)

Location: Bridgeville, PA 15017 Reports To: Director of Process Metallurgy Industry: Specialty Steel / Aerospace / Industrial Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for metallurgy, innovation, and operational excellence?We are seeking a Technical Manager (Metallurgist) to lead our metallurgical team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and performance.

You'll play a critical role in developing new products, improving processes, and supporting customer satisfaction — all while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and results.

✅ What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a talented team of metallurgists, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, and performance.
• Prioritize and balance technical workload based on dynamic business needs.
• Champion continuous improvement by driving initiatives to enhance process and product quality and consistency.
• Develop and implement plans for new product manufacturing processes.
• Drive First Time Through (FTT) quality improvements across production units.
• Ensure full compliance with quality systems (AS9100, Nadcap) and regulatory standards.
• Manage and lead product development projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of customer solutions.
• Support OEM qualification activities and customer requirements through metallurgical expertise.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action implementation for non-conformities and customer complaints.
• Build capabilities in SPC, SQC, Lean manufacturing, and statistical analysis.
• Report on key metrics to ensure clear communication of technical performance and progress.

✅ What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science and Engineering (required).
• 5+ years in a process manufacturing environment (specialty steel preferred), with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise with specialty steels, including stainless, low alloy, bearing steels, and high-temp materials.
• Strong technical background with VIM, VAR, hot working, heat treating, machining/finishing, and NDT/DT testing.
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.
• High-level problem-solving, analytical, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced computer literacy and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• U.S. citizenship or ITAR-compliant status (VISA sponsorship considered for strong candidates).

✅ Why Join Us?

• Impactful Leadership: Be a key player in shaping product quality and development strategies.
• Innovation and Excellence: Work at the forefront of specialty steel and high-performance materials.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career within a technically driven, team-oriented environment.
• Competitive Rewards: Strong salary, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Dynamic Team: Collaborate with top engineers, metallurgists, and technical experts.

Ready to forge your future in a company that values leadership, innovation, and results? Apply today and bring your expertise to a place where technical excellence matters!

✅call/text or email me asap!

[email protected] / (947) 222-6929

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever lead a metallurgical staff?

Have you demonstrated results leading project teams?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bridgeville, PA 15017 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgeville, PA 15017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person