Senior Metallurgist

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Kalamazoo, Michigan - Relocation Assistance Provided

(Commutable from: Battle Creek, Richland, Portage, Marshall, Galesburg, Augusta, Mattawan)

$100,000 – $135,000 + Specialist Training + Career Progression + Annual Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you a Metallurgist with experience in powder metallurgy and metals manufacturing, looking to step into a highly technical role where you’ll be the go-to engineering expert on the plant floor?

This is a rare opportunity to join a global industrial and automotive manufacturer during a key phase of growth. You’ll lead the development and industrialization of an in-house powder material mixing operation, becoming the technical authority for materials, metallurgy, and powder processing across the site.

The company is an international manufacturer with a strong reputation for long-term employee retention, excellent company benefits, and a healthy work–life balance. They invest heavily in their people and promote from within.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers, while building processes, standards, and a high-performing technical team. The business will look to you as the subject-matter expert for powder metallurgy, alloy systems, and material performance.

This role is ideal for a senior-level Engineer / Metallurgist who wants long-term career progression in a technically complex manufacturing environment.

• Lead the development, optimization, and industrialization of powder metal alloy systems for high-performance valve seat applications
• Design and commission an in-house powder material mixing work center, including equipment selection, layout, and material flow
• Act as the technical authority for metals, metallurgy, and powder characteristics across the plant
• Build, train, and mentor a materials and mixing operations team
• Monday – Friday, 40-hour work week with strong work-life balance

• Engineer / Metallurgist with experience in powder metallurgy, metals, or industrial / automotive manufacturing
• Experience industrializing or setting up material mixing or powder processing operations
• Hands-on, structured engineer comfortable operating in a manufacturing environment
• Motivated to be the go-to expert and technical leader on site

Key words:

Lead Materials Engineer, Metallurgist, Powder Metallurgy, Metals Engineering, Material Science, Alloy Development, Powder Mixing, Sintering, Automotive Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, IATF 16949, Process Control, Vertical Integration, Project Engineering, Battle Creek Michigan, Kalamazoo MI, Richland MI

Not Applicable

Full-time

Engineering and Manufacturing

Metal Treatments, Primary Metal Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Child care support