Job Description

One of our manufacturing clients is seeking a skilled Metallurgy Specialist to support product development and material analysis at their facility in Fort Wayne, IN

**Pay Rate: **$85k - $105k

**Shift: **Days

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and evaluate metallic materials and product performance

• Conduct metallurgical testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigations

• Support product development and material selection processes

• Review material specifications, heat treatment processes, and quality standards

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve product reliability and manufacturability

• Interpret metallurgical data and prepare technical reports and documentation

• Support customer and supplier quality investigations related to material performance

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, specifications, and safety regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in metallurgy, materials engineering, or manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, heat treatment, and material properties

• Experience with metallurgical testing methods and failure analysis techniques

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, foundry, forging, or heavy manufacturing industries

• Familiarity with microscopy, hardness testing, and laboratory equipment

• Knowledge of ISO, ASTM, or other material standards

You should be proficient in:

• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience