Metallurgical Development Lead Location: Onsite | Manufacturing & Laboratory Environment Employment Type: Full-Time Overview We are seeking an experienced Metallurgical Development Lead to serve as a senior technical expert supporting manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing issues in a production-focused environment. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role for a metallurgist who thrives in applied problem-solving and fast-paced manufacturing settings. Primary Responsibilities • Lead metallurgical failure analysis and root cause investigations Lead metallurgical failure analysis and root cause investigations supporting manufacturing, quality, and customer claims • Provide technical metallurgical expertise to production teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners • Apply metallurgical analysis and modeling to support process optimization and new material applications • Serve as a technical mentor and SME for early-career engineers Top Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field • Significant industry experience in metals or materials manufacturing environments • Strong background in failure analysis, applied metallurgy, and manufacturing support Desired Qualifications • Master's degree preferred; experience in steel or heavy metals manufacturing a plus; exposure to computational modeling; ability to mentor junior engineers Additional Details • Onsite role with minimal travel • Competitive salary plus full health and retirement benefits • Relocation assistance available • U.S. work authorization required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)