Process Metallurgist - Metal Manufacturing - New Haven, CT

The Process Metallurgist will serve as a key technical resource, partnering closely with sales, operations, quality, and laboratory teams to ensure that customer requirements can be met through appropriate material selection and processing methods. This role involves evaluating customer specifications, supporting new business opportunities, and contributing to process improvements across the production cycle.

Client Details

My client is a well‑established, privately held manufacturer specializing in high‑performance metal products. This organization operates multiple facilities globally and is recognized for delivering precision‑engineered materials used in critical applications.

Description

The Process Metallurgist is responsible for:

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to review customer specifications and determine manufacturability.
• Provide technical guidance on material behavior, processing parameters, and production requirements.
• Assist in resolving product‑related issues by identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Contribute to bid preparation by supplying metallurgical input on materials, processing routes, and feasibility.
• Develop detailed product and order requirements aligned with defined specifications.
• Recommend efficient processing steps and procedures to optimize quality, yield, and cost.
• Support raw material selection based on required chemical and physical properties.
• Contribute to the design or modification of production practices to meet unique customer needs.
• Monitor processing capability, capacity constraints, and variables that may impact delivery timelines.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with strip or coil‑processed metals, including understanding of rolling, annealing, slitting, or related precision strip manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of materials behavior, engineering fundamentals, and process principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive tasks to completion.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities simultaneously.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package as outlined in the offer letter.
• Opportunity to work in a specialized manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative and professional work culture in North Haven.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as a Process Metallurgist, I encourage you to apply today.

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