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Metallurgist jobs are open across aerospace, defense, automotive, mining, and materials manufacturing, at every level from entry-level lab technician to senior and principal, with specializations in physical metallurgy, failure analysis, and process metallurgy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
The Metallurgist is responsible for providing support for the local management team with metallurgical expertise, data analysis and problem-solving. This role will drive improvement projects as well as train and coach operators of key metallurgical processes to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures. They will work closely with process engineers to reduce variations in key input and output process variables to improve quality performance. This position reports to the Quality Manager and is an onsite position based at our manufacturing location in El, Cajon.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Release hardware for production utilizing processes that are designed to meet or exceed customer technical (metallurgical and quality) requirements as specified on purchase orders, blueprints, specifications, or other related documents.
- Perform various Metallurgy Department projects including planning, organizing data collection, and presentation from raw material procurement to finished good shipment.
- Develop and drive process improvement related to technical, quality, and operating procedures.
- Primary technical contact for customers related to technical, metallurgical, and related aspects of specifications and other documents.
- Develop, modify, improve, and troubleshoot the processes associated with the production of products in all stages of the production process.
- Work with Quality and Engineering teams on new and revised technical (material, process, quality, etc.) specifications and cost control reduction projects to achieve targets.
- Work with customer technical teams to resolve issues when they arise.
- Lead group of 3 lab technicians and review and approve laboratory results.
Experience and Education Required
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related engineering field
- At least three years of process or product engineering experience related to super alloys, titanium and/or specialty/stainless steels or other related industries.
- Working knowledge of wrought processing (i.e., conventional melting, forging, rolling, conditioning, or heat treatment.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
HBD NOTICE OF COLLECTION - CALIFORNIA – December 2022
Please click on this link to view the notice.
Position Summary
The Metallurgist is responsible for providing support for the local management team with metallurgical expertise, data analysis and problem-solving. This role will drive improvement projects as well as train and coach operators of key metallurgical processes to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures. They will work closely with process engineers to reduce variations in key input and output process variables to improve quality performance. This position reports to the Quality Manager and is an onsite position based at our manufacturing location in El, Cajon.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Release hardware for production utilizing processes that are designed to meet or exceed customer technical (metallurgical and quality) requirements as specified on purchase orders, blueprints, specifications, or other related documents.
- Perform various Metallurgy Department projects including planning, organizing data collection, and presentation from raw material procurement to finished good shipment.
- Develop and drive process improvement related to technical, quality, and operating procedures.
- Primary technical contact for customers related to technical, metallurgical, and related aspects of specifications and other documents.
- Develop, modify, improve, and troubleshoot the processes associated with the production of products in all stages of the production process.
- Work with Quality and Engineering teams on new and revised technical (material, process, quality, etc.) specifications and cost control reduction projects to achieve targets.
- Work with customer technical teams to resolve issues when they arise.
- Lead group of 3 lab technicians and review and approve laboratory results.
Experience and Education Required
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related engineering field
- At least three years of process or product engineering experience related to super alloys, titanium and/or specialty/stainless steels or other related industries.
- Working knowledge of wrought processing (i.e., conventional melting, forging, rolling, conditioning, or heat treatment.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
HBD NOTICE OF COLLECTION - CALIFORNIA – December 2022
Please click on this link to view the notice.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Mining & Natural Resources
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in metallurgist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with metallurgical failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Proficiency with SEM, EDS, XRD, and optical microscopy characterization techniques
- Knowledge of heat treatment processes, alloy selection, and microstructure interpretation
- Familiarity with industry specifications such as ASTM, AMS, MIL-SPEC, or equivalent standards
- Experience with process metallurgy, corrosion analysis, or welding metallurgy in an industrial setting
Tips for Your Metallurgist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the sector
Aerospace and defense metallurgist roles emphasize NADCAP compliance and alloy certification work, while mining and minerals roles prioritize ore processing and hydrometallurgy. Reframe the same experience using the terminology the target sector actually uses in its job postings.
Highlight failure analysis case studies
Employers screening metallurgist candidates almost always ask about fractography and root cause analysis. Pull two or three specific failure investigation examples onto your resume with the material, failure mode, and corrective action you identified, even if the project was internal or academic.
List your characterization equipment by name
SEM, EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, and hardness testing systems are often used as keyword filters in applicant tracking systems. Name the specific instruments and software you have hands-on hours with rather than writing generic phrases like 'materials characterization experience.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists metallurgist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical pre-screen answer on heat treatment
Most metallurgist phone screens open with a heat treatment scenario, asking you to walk through annealing, quenching, or tempering decisions for a specific alloy. Rehearse a concise answer tied to a real material system you have worked with so you do not stumble on a question that is nearly universal.
Negotiate with process knowledge, not just title
When discussing compensation, reference the specific alloy families, specifications, or qualification work you own that the team cannot easily replace. Concrete process ownership, such as holding a particular AMS or MIL-SPEC qualification, is a stronger negotiating anchor than years of experience alone.
Metallurgist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most metallurgists?
The companies hiring the most metallurgists right now include Copper world, Barrick Gold Corporation, and Nevada Gold Mines, with the largest share of openings in Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at aerospace primes, defense contractors, and integrated mining and metals companies.
How many metallurgist jobs are remote?
About 5% of metallurgist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab and plant floor nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are failure analysis review, technical writing, specification development, and materials consulting work that does not require direct access to equipment.
How do you become a metallurgist?
You become a metallurgist by earning a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a closely related engineering discipline, then building hands-on lab experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles focused on characterization or process work. Gaining exposure to a specific industry sector, such as aerospace, mining, or automotive, and learning the relevant specifications and standards for that sector sharpens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get hired as a metallurgist without direct experience?
You can get hired into an entry-level metallurgist role without direct industry experience if your academic background includes hands-on lab coursework in characterization, heat treatment, or materials testing. Employers in manufacturing and mining are especially open to new graduates who can demonstrate practical familiarity with SEM or XRD equipment, knowledge of a relevant alloy system, and the ability to read and apply ASTM or similar standards.
What does the metallurgist interview process look like?
The metallurgist interview process typically starts with a recruiter or HR phone screen covering your background and the role, followed by a technical phone or video interview where a hiring manager asks about failure analysis methodology, heat treatment decisions, or characterization techniques you have used. Finalists usually complete an on-site or virtual panel interview with engineers and sometimes a practical exercise, such as interpreting a micrograph or walking through a failure case, before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to metallurgist jobs?
You can find and apply to metallurgist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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