Job Title: Metallurgical Engineer

Job Description

This role is a Quality-focused Engineering position within a steel manufacturing environment. The candidate will oversee day-to-day quality system execution, lead process and product improvement initiatives, and work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and product integrity. The position combines quality assurance, process improvement, technical project leadership, and data-driven decision making, with strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration across manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

Own daily quality system activities, including testing, hold/release decisions, and compliance checks.Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues.Partner with operations and engineering to improve processes and reduce quality issues.Lead technical and continuous improvement projects, including new product initiatives.Track quality and operational KPIs using data analytics.Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.Mentor QA and production personnel while promoting a culture of accountability and improvement.Operate and maintain testing equipment, such as tensile and bend testing machines.

Essential Skills

Strong in manufacturing, metallurgy, or quality.Expertise in quality assurance and quality engineering.Proficiency in root cause analysis.Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.Data-driven mindset with a desire to learn and grow within the quality department.Experience in materials science and metallurgy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Foundry experience is a significant advantage.Desire to grow within the quality department.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a foundry and metal manufacturing setting. Employees are expected to work in a collaborative atmosphere with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. The company offers billed PTO and holiday benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth within the department.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.87/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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