Location: Shreveport, LA
Category: Skilled Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 11/05/2026
Metallurgist – Shreveport, LA
Pay Rate: $75,000-$105,000 per year, based on experience
Schedule: 7:00am-4:00pm
Job Type: Direct Hire
Application Period: This position will remain open until filled
Position Summary:
The Metallurgist provides technical expertise and support to Quality and Engineering by evaluating material properties, analyzing test results, investigating product failures, and supporting heat treatment and welding processes. This position oversees laboratory testing activities, ensures product compliance with applicable requirements, and works with manufacturing teams to improve quality, consistency, and process performance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide metallurgical support to Quality and Engineering through material evaluations, laboratory testing, data analysis, and technical problem-solving.
- Review and track internal product testing failures and customer complaints, conducting failure analysis, and identifying root causes.
- Prepare technical reports documenting failure modes, investigation findings, and corrective action recommendations.
- Establish and evaluate heat treatment requirements and support welding procedures and related manufacturing processes.
- Oversee laboratory employees, testing activities, equipment calibration, and subcontracted destructive testing.
- Review and validate final product compliance with applicable specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Support nuclear program activities, including technical reviews and approval processes.
- Monitor unapproved manufacturing sources and evaluate products for compliance.
- Participate in internal and external quality audits.
- Train and coach employees on metallurgical processes, testing procedures, and standard operating requirements.
- Work with Engineering and Production to reduce process variation and improve product quality and consistency.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent technical discipline required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in steelmaking or related manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of metallurgical testing, laboratory procedures, and interpretation of test results.
- Knowledge of welding and heat treatment procedures, including metallurgical transformations.
- Understanding heat treatment requirements for aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel.
- Ability to evaluate chemical composition and its relationship to material properties and performance.
- Experience conducting failure analysis and identifying root causes of material or manufacturing defects.
- Ability to prepare technical reports and communicate complex findings to customers and internal teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting inspections and testing activities.
- Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, and move throughout production and laboratory areas.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work Environment:
- This position works in laboratory and manufacturing settings and may be exposed to industrial equipment, machinery, noise, heat, and other typical manufacturing conditions. Required safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be followed.
Benefits:
- Benefit details have not been provided at this time. Eligible benefits will be discussed directly with the employer during the hiring process.
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.