Metallurgist

At Webco, metallurgy isn't just a support function-it's a competitive advantage.

We're looking for a Metallurgist who is passionate about understanding how materials perform, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and helping drive world-class quality. In this role, you'll serve as a technical expert, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

If you're energized by failure analysis, process improvement, and applying materials science to real-world manufacturing challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Do

As a Metallurgist at Webco, you'll provide technical leadership and metallurgical expertise across our manufacturing operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting production processes including material selection, heat treatment, forming, welding, and finishing operations.
• Investigating material failures, non-conformances, and customer claims using sound metallurgical and scientific methods.
• Leading root cause analysis efforts and developing effective corrective actions.
• Reviewing and interpreting customer specifications, industry standards, and internal requirements.
• Conducting and overseeing metallurgical testing, including:
  • Chemical analysis
  • Mechanical testing
  • Microstructural evaluation
  • Hardness testing
• Preparing clear, concise technical reports and recommendations.
• Supporting new product introductions and process validation activities.
• Collaborating with Engineering to improve manufacturing processes and product performance.
• Assisting Quality with technical dispositions, inspection plans, and control plans.
• Providing technical training and guidance to operations, quality, and commercial teams.
• Supporting supplier qualification and material evaluation activities.
• Driving data-based decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of ferrous metals, heat treatment, and metal forming processes.
• Ability to interpret technical standards and customer specifications.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in tube, pipe, or metal forming operations.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ASME, API, or similar industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with metallurgical laboratory equipment and testing methods.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement

If you're ready to apply your metallurgical expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply.