Corporate Technical Manager – Metallurgy

Job Description

IG is seeking a high-level Metallurgical Technical Manager to serve as the primary subject matter expert across all core aluminum processes. This role reports directly to the VP of Continuous Improvement and plays a critical role in driving product quality, solving complex plant issues, and leading enterprise-level improvement initiatives.

What They Need (Core Metallurgical Expertise)

Deep expertise in aluminum metallurgy, specifically across:

Melting & alloy chemistry control Casting (DC casting, defect prevention, structure control) Rolling (hot/cold rolling behavior, gauge control, flatness) Annealing (heat treatment cycles, material properties) Finishing processes (surface quality, coatings, customer specs)

Ability to act as the internal consultant and technical authority for all metallurgical-related challenges across plants Strong experience with defect analysis and root cause investigation (e.g., surface defects, inclusions, cracking, yield loss) Proven ability to connect material science to real-world production performance and customer outcomes

What They’ll Be Responsible For

Lead and improve metallurgical processes across multiple plants to drive:

Product quality Yield improvement Cost reduction Customer satisfaction

Own and lead complex root cause investigations, partnering cross-functionally with operations, quality, and engineering Drive data-backed process improvements using:

SPC Design of Experiments (DOE) FMEA Lean / Six Sigma

Serve as the technical escalation point for customer issues, translating technical findings into clear solutions Influence and lead cross-functional teams on large-scale improvement projects Support and guide quality systems (ISO 9001) and ensure consistency across sites

Skills and Requirements

Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering 5+ years working with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Experience working with ERP systems for data-driven decision making

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

Operates as a true technical expert, not just a people manager Has led high-impact, plant-wide or multi-site projects with measurable results (yield, scrap reduction, profitability) Can confidently answer: “What metallurgical problem have you solved that had the biggest business impact?” Strong ability to tie technical work → business outcomes (profitability, efficiency, customer retention) Experience in aluminum (preferred) or steel manufacturing environments

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].