Metallurgist
Core
Lead metallurgical analysis and process improvements across melting, casting, heat treatment, and machining operations to drive reduction of defects and optimize brass alloy performance.
Role type
Senior IC metallurgist (brass foundry)
Builds
Brass water infrastructure products and components
Domain
Water infrastructure manufacturing / Brass metallurgy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
alloy development, heat treatment, phase transformation behavior, statistical process analysis, root cause analysis, defect elimination, solidification control, materials selection, machining impact analysis
Preferred skills
chip reconstitution strategies, scrap utilization, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring operations personnel
Technologies
furnaces, melt decks, machining equipment
Responsibilities
Lead metallurgical analysis and process improvements across melting, casting, heat treatment, and machining operations; Drive reduction of micro-porosity, inclusions, and other casting defects through advanced process control and root cause analysis; Develop and optimize brass alloys to enhance mechanical properties, manufacturability, and performance; Spearhead technical projects such as chip reconstitution and scrap utilization strategies; Improve yield, reduce scrap, and minimize non-conformances through data-driven methodologies; Serve as a metallurgical authority supporting quality investigations, customer concerns, and internal troubleshooting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
