Process Metallurgist

Process Metallurgist Vulcan Metals Corporation - 2.3 Tacoma, WA Job Details Full-time $80,774 - $100,967 a year 18 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Data integrity assurance Metal machining Statistics Mechanical blueprint interpretation Cost reduction by process optimization New product introduction Hardness testers Metals experience in materials engineering Laboratory inventory control Welding inspection Quality records maintenance Blueprint specification interpretation Laboratory equipment performance testing and validation Performance testing in mechanical engineering Mechanical fabrication Quality control statistical data analysis Operations coordination Materials engineering within manufacturing Statistical Process Control Laboratory information management systems Mid-level Laboratory equipment calibration Factory operations documentation Quality control audit Manufacturing standard operating procedures Supplier audits Manufacturing facility Data integrity and documentation Microscope proficiency Manufacturing process inspections

Full Job Description About Us:

Vulcan Metals Corporation is a leader in complex engineered castings, delivering critical components to industries such as Rail, Military, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation. With over 100 years of innovation, we're known for precision, reliability, and making a real impact. Join us and be part of a legacy built on excellence!

Position Overview:

The Process Metallurgist oversees daily operations of the metallurgical and sand laboratories at Vulcan Metals' Tacoma foundry, including coordination of all casting‑conformance testing. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The position ensures accurate, timely testing and material evaluations while maintaining strong data integrity. Due to Department of Defense program requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct metallurgical and mechanical testing, including mechanical, chemical, corrosion, and microstructural analysis for casting conformance and welding qualifications. Perform sand testing to support mold, core, and sand operations. Maintain and calibrate lab equipment by completing preventive maintenance and managing consumable inventory. Develop ERP recipes and specification codes to support estimating, contract services, and production teams. Draft work instructions and procedures to support quality and production processes. Collaborate with Molding, Melting, and Aftercast supervisors to identify process improvements and cost‑reduction opportunities. Coordinate casting conformance testing through ThermoFisher SampleManager LIMS. Support new product introductions by providing material capability data and analysis. Support Quality through internal and external process surveillances and audits. Maintain equipment certifications and calibrations for all laboratory instruments. Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Compliance teams to ensure supplier adherence to traceability, certification, testing, and documentation requirements. Perform other duties as assigned

Experience:

Experience working with welded or machined components, metal castings, or manufacturing preferred Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, and metalworking processes highly desirable

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgy, or related field preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

Specification and drawing interpretation Statistical process control Gage repeatability and reproducibility studies Cross-functional collaboration Analytical and problem-solving skills Optical microscopy and metallography Tensile, charpy, hardness testing

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position operates in a combination of office and manufacturing environments. Periodic travel (approximately