Plant Metallurgist

You must meet U.S. Person (citizen) status requirements as per ITAR guidelines (U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency)

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is seeking a visionary technical leader to step into a highly visible, critical role as a Plant Metallurgist within a premier manufacturing environment in the Greater Boston/New England region. This strategic position has opened due to an upcoming retirement, offering an unprecedented opportunity to inherit a robust operation and drive the long-term integrity, quality, and evolution of a comprehensive product line.

As the primary materials authority on-site, you will wield final decision-making power over product quality and shipments while spearheading advanced materials engineering initiatives. This role blends hands-on technical mastery with high-level corporate and customer visibility, positioning you as a key organizational leader and offering an accelerated path for professional advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Champion Quality Governance: Direct all certification processes for steel sourcing, forging fabrication, and thermal processing; rapidly diagnose metallurgical anomalies and benchmark plant performance against international excellence frameworks.

• Architect Laboratory Operations: Own full operational responsibility for the on-site metallurgical laboratory, ensuring precise execution of testing protocols and continuous calibration of advanced testing environments.

• Command Data & Compliance Systems: Manage incoming material inspections, oversee the daily integration of the Material Certification Database, and author the plant''''s master Metallurgical Process Manual.

• Drive Preventative Auditing: Subsidize proactive product integrity by submitting samples for thermal and cleanliness verification, identifying variance trends before they impact production, and leading corrective actions for internal or external quality benchmarks (including NADCAP standards).

• Synthesize Technical Standards: Author, adapt, and interpret complex specifications for raw materials, heat treatments, and castings, seamlessly aligning internal teams, external vendors, and global clientele.

• Resolve Complex Engineering Challenges: Serve as the chief technical consultant for intricate, multi-variable manufacturing and customer challenges, utilizing and advising on state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment (such as SEM, X-ray diffraction, ultrasonic testing, and mechanical stress analysis).

• Lead Capital & Process Innovation: Project manage advanced metallurgical initiatives, evaluate emerging thermal processing technologies, and provide the technical roadmap for modernizing existing plant infrastructure.

• Cultivate Engineering Talent: Mentor and lead laboratory personnel, design cross-functional materials science training programs for plant staff, and confidently lead high-level technical presentations with key customers.

What You Bring

• Academic Foundation: Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely aligned engineering discipline (Master’s or PhD highly preferred).

• Industry Tenure: 2 to 15 years of progressive experience within industrial manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or fabricated metal production environments.

• Thermal Processing Expertise: Proven hands-on background in heat treatment methodologies, forging, and casting techniques (specialized experience in bearing heat treat applications is a distinct advantage).

• Analytical Precision: Strong competency in component failure analysis, defect interpretation, and the operation of sophisticated laboratory evaluation machinery.

• Project Mastery: Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams and navigate rigorous industry compliance audits.

• Logistics & Citizenship: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; willingness to work full-time on-site in a dynamic manufacturing facility.

Compensation & Total Rewards

Core Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 annually, commensurate with depth of experience and technical capability.

Performance & Equity Incentives

• Annual Performance Bonus: Targeted 10% annual bonus structure driven by operational and plant quality achievements.

Health & Wellness Perks

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision packages designed to protect you and your dependents.

• Wellness Offerings: Access to holistic health platforms and mental health support resources.

Future Planning

• Robust Retirement Matching: Exceptional 401(k) program featuring a company match of 6% or greater.

• Financial Protection: Life insurance policies and long-term disability coverage fully secured.

• Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive nationwide relocation package available for qualified candidates transferring to the area.

Work-Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off: Generous PTO allocation alongside observed corporate holidays to ensure personal rejuvenation.

• Parental Leave: Dedicated paid leave programs supporting growing families.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions.

We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.