Metallurgist / Quality Laboratories Manager

Job Title: Metallurgist / Quality Laboratories Manager Location Base: Cheyenne, WY Position Type: Full-Time, Salary Position Salary: Between $100,000 - $115,000 based off experience. Industry: Steel Manufacturing / Structural Tube Production (ASTM A500) Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and leadership-driven Metallurgist to oversee our dual-laboratory quality operations for our Companies in Cheyenne, Wyoming & Rancho Cucamonga, CA. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical authority for our cold-formed welded structural tubing mill. You will directly manage two distinct laboratories in CA & WY Chemical & Feedstock Control and Mechanical & Destructive Testing ensuring 100% compliance with ASTM A500 standards. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between laboratory data and mill floor operations. Please view our website to get a good understanding of our operations. Key Responsibilities Multi-Lab Leadership & Quality Management Direct Dual-Lab Operations: Oversee daily testing workflows across two labs Compliance & Audits: Maintain strict adherence to ISO 9001 and ASTM A500 guidelines. Serve as the lead technical contact during external client and regulatory audits. Equipment Calibration: Manage preventative maintenance and calibration schedules for Universal Testing Machines (UTM), spectrometers, hardness testers. Process Metallurgy & Technical Support Material Certification: Review and authorize Mill Test Reports (MTRs) and disposition non-conforming material. Vendor Qualification: Evaluate incoming master coil chemistry and mechanical certifications to ensure supplier compliance. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related engineering field. Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with carbon steel properties, ASTM A500 specifications, and HF-ERW manufacturing. Hands-on Skills: Proficiency in interpreting microstructures (ferrite/pearlite alignment, decarburization, HAZ evaluation) and operating mechanical testing equipment. What We Offer Competitive salary package with company profits based bonuses. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) program. Paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Searing Industries