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Staff Metallurgical Engineer

at Arconic

📍 Davenport, IA, United States Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves supporting manufacturing operations through metallurgical expertise, leading quality resolution, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in a manufacturing environment.

  • Support manufacturing quality issues
  • Develop and evaluate products and processes
  • Ensure ISO and Nadcap compliance
  • Lead resolution of quality issues
  • Work with support staff and shift leaders

The position requires expertise in metallurgy, physical and mechanical metallurgy, materials testing, and quality systems, with experience in industry certifications like Nadcap and standards such as ISO, TS 16949, and AS 9100.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level metallurgical engineer with at least 3 years of experience in metallurgy, materials testing, and quality systems. They should have strong leadership skills and familiarity with industry standards like Nadcap and ISO procedures, capable of supporting manufacturing quality and process improvements.

Bachelor's degree in MetallurgyMetallurgical EngineeringMaterial ScienceChemical EngineeringMinimum of 3 years metallurgical experienceU.S. person statusLegally authorized to work in the United States
Quality system experience (TS 16949 or AS 9100)6 years of metallurgical experienceLean manufacturing experienceExperience with Statistical MethodsEngineering CalculationsPhysical MetallurgyMechanical MetallurgyMetals Solidification Theoryand Material ProcessingExperience in the metals or aluminum industryStrong understanding of metallurgyalloy systemsrollingingot casting processesheat treatmentmetal microstructuresand failure mechanismsFamiliar with Nadcap certification and audit preparation
MetallurgyMetallurgical EngineeringMaterial ScienceChemical EngineeringISO proceduresQuality systemTS 16949AS 9100Statistical MethodsEngineering CalculationsPhysical MetallurgyMechanical MetallurgyMetals Solidification TheoryMaterial ProcessingNadcap certificationThermal treatmentMaterials testing
MetallurgyMetallurgical EngineeringMaterial ScienceChemical EngineeringISO proceduresQuality systemsTS 16949AS 9100Statistical MethodsEngineering CalculationsPhysical MetallurgyMechanical MetallurgyMetals Solidification TheoryMaterial ProcessingNadcap certificationThermal treatmentMaterials testing
LeadershipSupportTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Leading metallurgical support and quality assurance in manufacturing
Clearance Required ITAR compliance (U.S. person status)
Staff Metallurgical EngineerMetallurgyMetallurgical EngineeringMaterial ScienceChemical EngineeringISO proceduresQuality systemTS 16949AS 9100Statistical MethodsEngineering CalculationsPhysical MetallurgyMechanical MetallurgyMetals Solidification TheoryMaterial ProcessingNadcap certificationThermal treatmentMaterials testing

Lack of U.S. person status, No experience in metallurgy or related fields, No minimum 3 years metallurgical experience, Inability to work off-shift or weekends if required

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