Metallurgical Engineering Superintendent
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Materials Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering Superintendent
$100,000 - $115,000
Knoxville, TN
Metallurgical Engineering Leader | Team Management + Quality Ownership | Customer-facingA large industrial manufacturing operation is hiring a Metallurgical Engineering Leader to oversee product quality, technical standards, and metallurgical practices across a production facility. This role combines team leadership, customer interaction, and technical oversight to ensure products meet performance and specification requirements.
Competitive Compensation, Bonus and Benefits Package
Stable Career path
Rewarding experience to work with fortune 500 Company
Excellent culture and peers
401K Match
3 weeks of vacation to start
Job DetailsLead a team of metallurgical engineers and technicians, setting priorities, managing performance, and driving accountability
Define and maintain product capabilities, material requirements, and technical specifications across the operation
Serve as the primary technical resource for product quality, including customer specifications and compliance standards
Partner with production teams to ensure processes and inspection methods consistently meet product requirements
Lead new product introduction efforts, including trials, qualification, and production readiness
Oversee investigation and disposition of non-conforming product, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Work directly with customers to resolve claims and support technical discussions related to product performance
Support sourcing and qualification of raw materials and inputs, ensuring they meet required specifications
Establish and track performance metrics tied to quality, capability, and continuous improvement
Ensure adherence to quality systems and participate in internal and external audits
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field
Experience in manufacturing quality within an industrial environment
Prior leadership experience managing technical teams
Strong understanding of product specifications, process capability, and quality standards
Ability to work cross-functionally with production, sales, and customer-facing teams
Day-based leadership role with cross-functional responsibilities
High visibility across operations, quality, and commercial teams
Requires occasional travel for customer interaction
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