Metallurgical Engineer

A growing industrial forging manufacturer in the Greater Houston area is seeking an experienced Metallurgical Engineer – Forging to support and enhance forging process controls, metallurgical quality, and compliance with governing standards and customer specifications. This role plays a key part in ensuring product integrity across forging, heat treatment, testing, and inspection activities for high‑performance alloy components.

• Establish, maintain, and implement process controls for forging operations to improve product quality and consistency
• Develop Technical Data Sheets (forging, heat treatment, and testing requirements) based on material grade, governing standards, specifications, and customer requirements
• Review and provide technical input on customer purchase orders and specifications
• Support the sales team with technical and testing requirements during RFQ and order review
• Lead and support R&D initiatives for new materials, alloys, and specifications
• Verify and validate mill test reports (MTRs), laboratory data, and test results
• Conduct product failure analysis using laboratory and test data to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions
• Interface with quality, production, inspection, and engineering teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards

• Metallurgy & Materials Science: Strong understanding of forging materials, mechanical properties, and chemical requirements to meet industry standards
• Production & Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, forging processes, heat treatment, and quality control methodologies
• Testing & Analysis: Familiarity with laboratory testing methods, metallurgical evaluation, and scientific problem‑solving techniques
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills across technical and non‑technical teams
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Metallurgy will also be considered
• Minimum 5 years of experience in forging and/or foundry metallurgy
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, including ASME, ASTM, API, AMS, MIL‑SPEC, EB/NAVY, ASNT, and related specifications
• Job Family: Quality Management
• Travel Required: None
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Greater Houston