Metallurgist

Location

Country: United States of America

State / County: California

City: Santa Ana

Division: Fasteners

Company: Cherry

Function: Engineering

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity : 19425

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications;

commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren

E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Metallurgist to support our aerospace fastener manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in metal properties, processing techniques, and failure analysis, with a strong understanding of aerospace standards, quality systems, safety protocols, and team leadership.

• Conduct metallurgical analysis and testing to evaluate material properties, including tensile strength, hardness, grain structure, and fatigue resistance.
• Develop and optimize heat treatment processes to meet aerospace specifications (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, Mil-Specs).
• Perform failure analysis on fasteners and components to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to select appropriate materials and improve manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications for aerospace-grade fasteners.
• Maintain documentation of test results, procedures, and metallurgical reports.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in materials performance and process efficiency.
• Writing and revising work instructions as needed to meet customer and industry requirements
• Mentor lab technicians, ensuring proper training, adherence to testing protocols, and timely execution of metallurgical evaluations.
• Review and approve lab reports and test data generated by technicians.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements in all metallurgical processes and lab operations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments within the lab and metallurgical testing areas.
• Train lab personnel on safe handling of materials, equipment, and hazardous substances.
• Work with supervision to identify skill gaps and provide coaching or training to support professional development.
• Design and implement training programs for lab staff on metallurgical techniques, equipment usage, and quality standards.
• Support onboarding of new team members with structured training plans and technical guidance.
• Provide feedback to supervision with tracking and evaluating training effectiveness to ensure continuous learning and skill advancement.
• Stay current with advancements in metallurgy, aerospace materials, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in metallurgy within aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in metallurgical testing methods (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, mechanical testing).
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems and certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design is a plus.