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Metallurgical Engineer

Confidential ClientManufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$93,759
Los Lunas, New Mexico
A Day Ago

The Metallurgical Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level role supporting engineering, production, quality, and technical services within a manufacturing environment. The position offers hands-on experience in metallurgy, welding processes, and materials, focusing on process improvement, troubleshooting, and production support while working alongside experienced professionals.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This entry-level role supports engineering, production, quality, and technical services in a manufacturing setting. Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist with metallurgical evaluations, material analysis, and product testing
  • Support troubleshooting for manufacturing and quality issues
  • Help review specifications, procedures, and technical documentation
  • Participate in process improvement and Lean initiatives
  • Work with production teams to support daily manufacturing operations
  • Collect, analyze, and report production and quality data
  • Support implementation of process improvements and corrective actions
  • Learn manufacturing processes related to alloys, brazing materials, and powder processing
  • Assist Quality and Engineering teams with investigations, audits, and corrective actions
  • Support development and maintenance of SOPs and process documentation
  • Participate in cross-functional training to develop metallurgy, welding, and materials knowledge

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Recent graduate or 0–3 years of related experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a team-oriented manufacturing environment

Preferred qualifications:

  • Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or engineering
  • Exposure to metallurgy, welding, or industrial processes
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Work performed in an industrial manufacturing environment
  • Frequent exposure to industrial dusts and metal powders (e.g., nickel, chrome, cobalt, copper, silicon, iron)
  • Required use of PPE: safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, hearing protection, respiratory protection as needed
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed
  • Exposure to noise, moving equipment, forklifts, and varying temperatures
  • Flexible hours and overtime may be required based on production demands

Compensation & Employment Type

  • Estimated pay (source): $93,760 per year (estimated)
  • Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (per posting)

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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