Metallurgist

Job Description

Job Description

RBC Bearings is currently looking for a Metallurgist to join our team in Oxford, CT. The Metallurgist will be responsible for assisting corporate metallurgist in responding to queries about materials and processes, material acceptability, specification, failure investigation, material performance, improvements as well as material and process quality issues both internal and with our supplier base.

Job Tiltle/Location:

Metallurgist – Oxford, CT

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assist in research and development of performance enhancing materials and processes; including thermal treatment, ion implantation, vapor deposition, surface layer diffusion and mechanical improvements.
• Support metallurgical functions of the RBC engineers on materials selection and evaluation, testing, fabrication, heat treatment and plating.
• Obtain and maintain Nadcap accreditation where required.
• Provide assistance in various metallurgical functions such as customer audits and approvals, materials and testing, failure analysis, destructive and non-destructive testing, procedures, auditing of heat treating, external laboratory and plating suppliers, maintain list of approved laboratories that can provide services outside the scope of RBC capabilities.
• Maintain the metallurgy laboratory, cleanliness, supplies, equipment certification and vendor supplies.
• Develop library of microstructures and achieve high level of proficiency in metallography and in the operation of all laboratory equipment.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of the job

Education:

• Bachelors in Metallurgy or Metallurgical Engineering (Masters preferred).
• 1 to 3 years of industrial experience in metal working, laboratory testing, or engineering preferred but not required. 

Experience:

• Experience in metallurgy, thermal processing, machining, chemical processing, plating, stress relieving, material standards, material processing and potential process changes affecting material performance.
• Strong knowledge of the causes of metal fatigue and failure partially in the field of bearings.

• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% to customer sites, supplier locations, and RBC facilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• RBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off

About RBC Bearings

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world.

Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.

With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Join RBC Bearings and be part of a team that's shaping the future of industrial, aerospace, and defense technologies.