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Job Title: Metallurgical Engineer

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at ayami @actalentservices.com with the following:

1) Word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

The Metallurgical Engineer plays a vital role in supporting quality and production operations by providing technical expertise in metallurgy and materials engineering. This position is crucial in minimizing customer concerns and product rejection rates, ensuring consistent quality and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor and improve aluminum casting and heat treatment processes.

+ Analyze metallurgical test results and production data to ensure quality standards.

+ Investigate and resolve customer quality concerns with a goal of near-zero issues.

+ Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce rejections.

+ Support new product development and customer-specific requirements.

+ Oversee lab testing procedures and supervise lab personnel.

+ Maintain and improve documentation, work instructions, and quality standards.

+ Collaborate with production, sales, and engineering teams to optimize outcomes.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Engineering.

+ Minimum 2 years of experience in aluminum casting, forging, or extrusion.

+ Experience in metallurgy, aluminum fabrication, casting, and testing.

+ Supervisory experience in materials engineering, materials science, quality engineering, and metallurgical processes.

+ Proficiency in root cause analysis and failure analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with 6000 and 7000 series aluminum alloys is a plus.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Effective communicator with the ability to work across teams.

+ Experience with quality systems and process documentation.

+ Willingness to support off-shift operations and occasional travel (up to 15%).

Work Environment

The position is within the Quality Control department and reports to the Director of Operations. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Comprehensive employee benefits include but are not limited to:Medical, Dental & Vision Plans: Multiple plan options including PPO and HMO (e.g., Aetna, Kaiser, Delta Dental, VSP Vision)Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Including Limited Purpose and Dependent Care FSAs Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Supplemental coverage for unexpected eventsFinancial & Retirement Benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fontana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.