Metallurgist ASC

Job Description

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading manufacturer of complex structural castings, airfoil castings, forged components, and critical fasteners for aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. PCC is part of Berkshire Hathaway and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.

• Review industry and OEM specifications and ensure requirements are flowed down into internal specifications and to PCC’s suppliers.
• Review raw materials and finished products for conforming chemistry and mechanical properties.
• Review metallurgical processes such as heat treatment, casting, and welding for compliance to program specifications.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate internal stakeholders.
• Plan trials and gather data to qualify alternate materials and or suppliers.
• Conduct defect analysis on metallographically prepared samples via SEM and offer solutions for defect mitigation for a range of alloys.
• Be on call 24 hours a day at least one week per month.
• Provide ad hoc support to resolve production problems.
• Provide occasional metallurgical training for employee orientation and advancement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science.
• Proven experience working in a metallurgical or materials science role, preferably in investment casting of aerospace product.
• Strong understanding of the impact of solidification, heat treatment, and welding on the microstructure and mechanical properties of numerous alloy systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

• Advanced degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science.
• 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with advanced characterization techniques (e.g., XRF, IGF, OES, and C‑IR).
• Knowledge of computational modeling and simulation software.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations. To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.