Principal Metallurgist

U.S. (Onsite – Manufacturing / Mill Environment) Full-Time | Senior Individual Contributor / Technical Leader About the Role We are partnering with a leading advanced materials and manufacturing organization seeking a Principal Metallurgist to provide high-level technical leadership across alloy development, process optimization, and complex problem-solving initiatives. This role will serve as a key technical expert, supporting internal operations, customers, and cross-functional project teams while driving innovation and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced technical expertise supporting production, customers, and internal teams Lead root cause investigations and disposition of non-conforming material (RMRs, customer claims) Drive alloy development and process improvement initiatives Lead and support cross-functional project teams, ensuring on-time delivery and budget alignment Apply statistical methods and experimental design to solve complex metallurgical challenges Utilize SPC, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools to identify inefficiencies and reduce variation Communicate technical risks and provide recommendations to leadership Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff Provide technical training and education to internal teams and external customers Identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities for innovation What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field 8+ years of experience in metallurgical or materials engineering within manufacturing Strong expertise in: metallurgical principles and processing alloy development and performance metallurgical testing and failure analysis Experience working in mill, heavy manufacturing, or industrial environments Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams Strong background in statistical analysis, experimental design, and process optimization Familiarity with SPC, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Excellent communication skills, including ability to interface with customers and leadership Manufacturing / plant environment (mill or production setting) Cross-functional collaboration with: production quality customers Opportunity to influence both technical direction and business outcomes Why This Role This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to: Serve as a technical subject matter expert Lead high-impact projects in alloy and process development Mentor engineers and shape technical strategy Drive innovation within a stable and growth-oriented organization #J-18808-Ljbffr