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. Key Responsibilities 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 Desired Knowledge & Skills 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 Minimum Qualifications 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr