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Pursuit Aerospace · 4 hours ago

Metallurgical Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Pursuit Aerospace is committed to operational improvement and exceptional customer service, and they are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to ensure metallurgical integrity throughout the forging and heat-treatment processes. The role involves collaboration with various teams to develop processes, perform material testing, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review and interpret customer PO’s, specifications, drawings, process requirements, and quality clauses

Review shop orders/travelers for adherence to applicable customer requirements and to ensure instructions meet internal standards

Develop, approve, and maintain metallurgical process instructions and fixed processes

Manage metallurgical test plans and coordinate subcontracted testing services

Prepare metallurgical documentation, material certifications, and support First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and PPAPs

Review and disposition nonconforming material, develop rework instructions as necessary to bring material back into conformance

Oversee metallurgical aspects of manufacturing processes, including forging, heat treating, and metallurgical testing of aerospace components

Support new product introduction (NPI) through review of RFQ’s and participating in long-term improvement projects

Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace industry standards and customer-specific quality requirements, including AS9100, ISO 9001, AMS specifications, and NADCAP

Work with Plex, Larson’s ERP manufacturing software, to perform necessary daily duties

Develop and optimize forging and heat treatment procedures for various aerospace alloys

Collaborate with operations, quality, and suppliers to improve process capability and product conformance

Collaborate with Sales and Program Management to provide technical support

Oversee in-house microstructural evaluations, mechanical testing (hardness, tensile), and failure analysis

Lead root cause analysis for material-related non-conformances and implement corrective actions using structured tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D)

Support internal and external audits, including NADCAP, AS9100, and customer audits

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, waste reduction, process optimization) to enhance product quality and operational efficiency

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards

Qualification

MetallurgyMaterials ScienceHeat TreatmentMechanical TestingMetallurgical Lab TestingTechnical DrawingsERP SystemsQuality StandardsAnalytical SkillsRoot Cause AnalysisNondestructive TestingCAD ExperienceProblem-SolvingTechnical Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related technical field

3+ years of experience in engineering or metallurgy within a metals manufacturing environment (forging, casting, heat treatment, machining—aerospace preferred)

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis

Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations