Corporate Technical Manager – Metallurgy
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Materials Engineering
Metallurgical Technical Manager
Required Skills & Experience Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering 5+ years working with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Experience working with ERP systems for data-driven decision making
What Makes Someone Successful in This RoleOperates as a true technical expert, not just a people manager Has led high-impact, plant-wide or multi-site projects with measurable results (yield, scrap reduction, profitability) Can confidently answer: "What metallurgical problem have you solved that had the biggest business impact?" Strong ability to tie technical work → business outcomes (profitability, efficiency, customer retention) Experience in aluminum (preferred) or steel manufacturing environments
Job Description IG is seeking a high-level Metallurgical Technical Manager to serve as the primary subject matter expert across all core aluminum processes. This role reports directly to the VP of Continuous Improvement and plays a critical role in driving product quality, solving complex plant issues, and leading enterprise-level improvement initiatives.
What They Need (Core Metallurgical Expertise)Deep expertise in aluminum metallurgy, specifically across:
- Melting & alloy chemistry control
- Casting (DC casting, defect prevention, structure control)
- Rolling (hot/cold rolling behavior, gauge control, flatness)
- Annealing (heat treatment cycles, material properties)
- Finishing processes (surface quality, coatings, customer specs)
Ability to act as the internal consultant and technical authority for all metallurgical-related challenges across plants Strong experience with defect analysis and root cause investigation (e.g., surface defects, inclusions, cracking, yield loss) Proven ability to connect material science to real-world production performance and customer outcomes
What They'll Be Responsible ForLead and improve metallurgical processes across multiple plants to drive:
- Product quality
- Yield improvement
- Cost reduction
- Customer satisfaction
Own and lead complex root cause investigations, partnering cross-functionally with operations, quality, and engineering Drive data-backed process improvements using:
- SPC Design of Experiments (DOE)
- FMEA Lean / Six Sigma
Serve as the technical escalation point for customer issues, translating technical findings into clear solutions Influence and lead cross-functional teams on large-scale improvement projects Support and guide quality systems (ISO 9001) and ensure consistency across sites
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