Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer

Chance Aluminum, based in Williamsport, PA, focuses on aluminum production as the domestic supplier for AA Metals, a Florida-based master distributor with global operations in the United States, Colombia, Turkey, and China. We are a safety-focused, industrial manufacturing facility looking to expand our team of dedicated, goal-driven individuals.

Materials Engineer Position Overview:

The Materials Engineer is responsible for supporting the quality, performance, and consistency of aluminum products in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on alloy evaluation, process support, and troubleshooting across rolling, packing, and finishing operations. The Metallurgist works closely with production and quality teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and industry standards while driving continuous improvement.

Materials Engineer Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Low-cost United Healthcare health insurance premiums
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer matching

Materials Engineer Core Responsibilities:

• Analyze aluminum alloys to evaluate properties, performance, and suitability for application
• Support rolling, packing, and finishing processes to improve quality and efficiency
• Investigate material defects, failures, and non-conformities; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Work with production teams to resolve day-to-day metallurgical and process-related issues
• Assist in developing and maintaining process controls to ensure consistent product quality
• Perform and interpret materials testing (mechanical, chemical)
• Maintain records of testing results, process data, and analysis
• Support quality initiatives, including scrap reduction and process improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and applicable industry standards
• Assist with internal audits and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to internal teams
• Creating oven cycles

Materials Engineer Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred (aluminum or metals processing a plus)
• Extensive knowledge of aluminum alloys, annealing, and metallurgical principles
• Familiarity with material testing methods and lab equipment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting

Preferred:

• Experience with casting, rolling, or metal finishing processes
• Exposure to statistical analysis tools
• Knowledge of Aluminum Association standards, alloys, and tempers
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be comfortable working in a noisy, industrial environment with exposure to heat and moving machinery.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and use of hand tools or test equipment.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position with possible on-call availability for emergencies.
• Rotating shifts may be required, including weekends and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: On-site, Williamsport, PA