Metallurgist

Metallurgist Actalent - 3.5 Warren, MI Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Customer communication Heat treating Management Procedural guides Technical documentation Audit engagement planning Engineering Internal compliance auditing Laboratory experience Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Mid-level Customer inquiry handling Analysis skills Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Quality control documentation Materials Engineering Continuous improvement Mentoring Organizational skills Industrial equipment Training & development Quality assurance within manufacturing Manufacturing Root cause analysis Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering Leadership Bachelor's degree in materials science Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Materials Science Training delivery

Full Job Description Job Title:

Metallurgist Job Description This Metallurgist role focuses on leading all aspects of quality reporting and customer interaction within a commercial heat-treating environment. You will oversee and continuously improve the quality system, support plant procedures and laboratory standards, and serve as a key technical resource on the shop floor. This position offers strong opportunities for advancement for a quality-focused professional who enjoys working closely with operations and customers. Responsibilities Oversee, maintain, and continually improve the quality system that ensures the quality of products and services provided. Lead the development of quality system goals, upgrades, and improvements to support operational excellence. Maintain, update, and revise the Plant Procedure Manual, Operator Manuals, and Laboratory Manual to ensure they reflect current practices and standards. Act as the lead internal auditor by planning, conducting, and documenting internal audits of the quality system. Train and mentor additional internal auditors to strengthen the internal audit program. Facilitate and drive corrective actions, ensuring timely resolution of quality issues and effective root cause analysis. Serve as the company representative during quality audits and customer surveys, providing clear and professional communication. Interface directly with customers to address quality-related questions, concerns, and requirements. Support and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the heat-treating operations and related processes. Work on the shop floor in a heat-treating environment to monitor processes, support operators, and verify conformance to quality standards. Collaborate with materials engineering and metallurgy teams to support failure analysis and other technical investigations, particularly within automotive applications. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree with formal training and education in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Experience working in a commercial heat-treating environment. Experience in a management or supervisory role within a technical or quality-focused setting. Strong understanding of metallurgy, materials engineering, and materials science principles. Knowledge and understanding of automotive quality standards. Ability and willingness to work regularly on the shop floor in a heat-treating environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently and professionally with customers. Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement in quality systems and processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications Metallurgical analysis and failure analysis. Experience supporting automotive industry customers and requirements. Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, including plant procedures, operator manuals, and laboratory manuals. Experience conducting internal quality audits and leading audit activities. Ability to train and coach others in quality system requirements and audit practices. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing quality records and reports. Work Environment This role is based in a heat-treat shop floor and laboratory environment. You will split your time between the production floor, where heat-treat operations are performed, and the lab, where testing and analysis occur. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some Saturdays as needed based on operational and customer demands. The position involves working in areas with industrial equipment, elevated temperatures, and typical manufacturing noise levels, requiring appropriate safety awareness and adherence to plant safety procedur Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Warren, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Offers medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, weekend overtime rate, and 401k employer contributions. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.