Senior Metallurgist - Aluminum Casting

Job Description Senior Metallurgist - Aluminum Casting We're looking for a Metallurgist with Aluminum Casting & Aluminum Extrusion experience for our client's operation in Sherman, TX. KEY QUALIFICATIONS * 10+ years of experience in metallurgy & cast house * 5+ years of aluminum extrusion experience * Strong knowledge of soft aluminum alloys, billet casting & remelt operations * Strong knowledge of heat treatment and metallurgical properties * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex metallurgical and process issues * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills * Experience with homogenization, quenching, and aging processes * Familiarity with metallurgical testing methods (tensile, hardness, microstructure analysis) EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or very related. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Include: Responsible for supporting all metallurgical aspects of the aluminum billet casting for the extrusion process, including alloy development, billet quality, process optimization, and product performance. * Provide metallurgical support across casthouse (remelt/billet) and extrusion operations * Develop and optimize aluminum alloys to meet customer and application requirements * Analyze and troubleshoot extrusion defects (surface, mechanical, dimensional) * Support billet casting, homogenization, and heat treatment processes * Establish and maintain process standards and metallurgical best practices * Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for metallurgical quality issues * Support new product development and qualification of new alloys or profiles * Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders on technical issues and approvals Company Description We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client. Company Description We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client.