Metallurgist

Job Description

Metallurgist:
On behalf of our Manufacturing client, Procom is searching for a Metallurgist for a permanent role. This position is onsite at our client’s Selmer, Tennessee office.

Metallurgist - Job Description:
The Foundry Metallurgist will collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to ensure the production of high-quality castings that are delivered on time and manufactured safely. This role involves alloy specification, melt support, heat treatment guidance, and metallurgical analysis to meet customer, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Metallurgist - Responsibilities:
• Specify material and heat treatment procedures for customer quotations and new production orders.
• Prepare and revise material change documents for new alloys to support costing and melting operations.
• Support the development and maintenance of raw material specifications and melting procedures.
• Assist melting supervisors with melt analysis questions and cross-application of alloys.
• Review daily chemistry results of heats poured on the third shift to ensure conformance with customer specifications.
• Develop new alloys or improve existing alloys to meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze returned parts for metallurgical causes related to performance issues such as service life, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and other properties.
• Advise current and prospective customers on alloys produced by Waukesha Foundry, with a particular emphasis on anti-galling alloys.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ASTM, ISO, ASME, SAE, etc.)
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Metallurgist - Mandatory Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant metallurgical or foundry experience.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and professional growth.
• Positive attitude with a broad comfort zone working across departments and in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Metallurgist – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with supplier qualification and material audits.
• Knowledge of anti-galling alloys (nickel-based and copper-based).
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASTM, ISO, ASME, SAE.

Metallurgist – Assignment Length:
This is a permanent position.

Metallurgist - Start Date:
ASAP.

Metallurgist - Assignment Location:
Selmer, Tennessee, United States. This position is onsite.