Metallurgical engineer
Description
Conduct in-depth analysis of metals and engineered materials to assess structural integrity, composition, and behavior under various operational scenarios.
Innovate and refine processing techniques to enhance material performance and production efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional teams to advise on material selection based on functional requirements, durability, and cost considerations.
Validate that all materials conform to internal benchmarks and external compliance frameworks.
Investigate material anomalies and performance deviations through structured failure analysis.
Design and execute experimental protocols to evaluate mechanical and chemical properties of metallic systems.
Interpret test data to guide material improvements and inform design decisions.
Contribute to the development of novel material systems or processing methods for specialized use cases.
Provide hands-on technical support to production teams to troubleshoot and resolve metallurgical challenges.
Stay current with advancements in material science, processing technologies, and industry regulations.
Generate comprehensive technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and client-facing presentations.
Skills
metal, Materials engineering, Process improvement, forging, casting, thermal, alloy, Solidworks, tensile, Materials science, lean, six sigma, welding
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or a closely related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in materials development, testing, or process engineering.
Deep understanding of the physical and mechanical behavior of metals under thermal, mechanical, and environmental stress.
Skilled in laboratory testing methods such as tensile, hardness, microstructural, and chemical analysis.
Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes like casting, forging, welding, and surface treatments.
Familiarity with foundry operations or melt shop environments is a strong plus.
Knowledge of industry standards and specifications (e.g., ASTM, ISO, AWS).
Proficient in simulation and modeling tools relevant to materials engineering.
Exposure to advanced materials and sustainable engineering practices.
Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with CAD tools and digital design workflows.
Background in capital equipment projects and process commissioning is advantageous.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Warwick,RI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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