Metallurgist Job Brockton area,Massachusetts USA,Engineering

Are you a materials subject matter expert? Join a confidential, long-established engineering manufacturer as a Metallurgist to lead materials engineering across manufactured and purchased components. This role owns material selection, welding, coatings, heat treatment, corrosion prevention, and failure analysis, acting as the Materials Subject Matter Expert for critical pump and valve products used in demanding industrial, marine, and defense environments.

Location: Massachusetts, USA (on-site)
Travel: Up to 10% (domestic + international)
Reference: MET-MA-001 (edit as needed)

DAY-TO-DAY OF

THE ROLE

Act as Materials SME for pump and valve products, including military applications
Provide technical leadership across materials engineering initiatives and multi-site stakeholders
Lead material selection, qualification, and validation for new and existing products
Evaluate and implement emerging material technologies to support innovation and growth
Develop and execute materials technology projects from concept through implementation
Identify and mitigate technical and cost risk related to material recommendations and substitutions
Support welding, casting, machining, heat treatment, and coating processes
Drive failure analysis and root cause investigations
Build partnerships with universities, research institutions, consultants, and industry experts
Contribute to long-term materials strategy and capability development
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product teams to deliver projects on time and within budget

SKILLS YOU NEED

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred)
5+ years’ experience leading complex materials or materials technology projects
Strong background in welding, castings, heat treatment, and corrosion prevention
Experience with manufacturing and machining processes
Strong written and verbal communication; confident presenting to senior leadership
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive change
Data-driven mindset; comfortable in metric-driven environments
Familiarity with lean principles or business operating systems is a plus
Valid passport and willingness to travel up to 10%

Preferred (nice to have)

Experience with in a global manufacturing organization
Knowledge of fluid handling equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, controls)
Familiarity with military specifications, certifications, and audits
Background in metal-product manufacturing environments

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.