Metallurgical Engineer

Actalent • Riverdale, IA • 18h ago

Job Title: Metallurgical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to provide leadership and technical support for manufacturing processes and product quality. This role involves evaluating and developing products, processes, and equipment based on customer requirements. Join our collaborative, safety-focused, and inclusive environment that offers strong development opportunities. Ensure procedures, product controls, and process controls are followed, resolve quality issues, and drive improvements in products, processes, and equipment. Support product and process development aligned with customer needs, and collaborate with support staff, shift leaders, and the hourly workforce to maintain smooth operations.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical support for manufacturing processes and product quality.

Evaluate and develop products, processes, and equipment based on customer requirements.

Ensure procedures, product controls, and process controls are followed.

Resolve quality issues and drive improvements in products, processes, and equipment.

Support product and process development aligned with customer needs.

Collaborate with support staff, shift leaders, and hourly workforce to maintain smooth operations.

Essential Skills

Materials engineering

Reliability engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Equipment reliability

Maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.

1 year of related experience or internship equivalent.

4+ years of metallurgical experience (nice to have)

Quality systems experience (nice to have)

Lean manufacturing experience (nice to have)

Experience with Statistical Methods, Engineering Calculations, Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy, Phase Diagrams, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Metals Solidification Theory, Thermodynamics, and Material Processing (nice to have)

Experience in the metals or aluminum industry (nice to have)

Work Environment

Work in one of the largest and most stable employers in the Quad Cities, within a one-mile-long aluminum rolling mill facility. Enjoy a team environment with other engineers and technicians, and participate in various employee resource groups and outside work activities. Benefit from new employee events and a relocation package of up to $10,000. The facility is part of a global operation with manufacturing and commercial sites worldwide. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Iowa, the plant is a focal point of the global aluminum industry, with a strong presence in aerospace supply.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Riverdale, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverdale,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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