Metallurgical Engineer
Express Employment Professionals - Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
Job Summary
The Metallurgical Engineer will support the concept, development, and design of large engine components, metallurgical processes, and sourcing validation. This role partners with facility teams, product groups, global purchasing, and suppliers to provide technical metallurgical guidance. The position is responsible for failure analysis of field and shop components, generation of metallurgical testing requests, and collaboration with process partners to ensure product quality and continuous improvement.
Job Description
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Key Responsibilities
- Perform failure analysis on engine components and systems.
- Conduct product audits and metallurgical analysis of PPAP samples.
- Disposition components for metallurgical conformance.
- Collaborate with process partners to improve metallurgical processes and validate new suppliers.
- Evaluate new products, processes, or systems for feasibility and design compliance.
- Prepare and communicate results to internal customers, suppliers, team members, and business units.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to self-start tasks.
- Strong customer interface and communication skills.
- Proficient technical writing skills.
Desired Qualifications
- 1–2 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 1 year with a Master’s or Doctorate.
- Experience in engine component failure analysis.
- Metallurgical weld analysis experience.
- Welding knowledge and hands‑on welding experience is a plus for this engineering role.
- Experience evaluating fasteners and castings.
- NDT evaluation experience (Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant, Visual).
- Familiarity with Lafayette Metallurgical Operation Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Knowledge of CAT specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret technical prints.
- Strong teamwork, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated urgency and commitment to meeting customer expectations.
Job Compensation
Compensation up to $80,000 based on experience
You should be proficient in:
- 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
- Root Cause Analysis