Product Metallurgist

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
United States, Texas, Houston
Jan 16, 2026
Country United States of America State / County Texas City Houston Division Wyman Gordon Company Houston Function Engineering Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 20315 Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Job Description This metallurgist will work in the Metallurgy group. This individual will need to maintain a high level of quality for instructions and product review. Manage daily activities to stay on schedule for our product shipment. Develop good working relations with both internal and external customers. JOB RESPONSIBILITES of Senior Metallurgist: * New parts/process qualification, periodic cutup evaluation, qualification for test ring SPC testing and cutup testing reduction. * Review of customer technical and quality specifications and creating manufacturing procedures. * Failure investigations and other technical activities undertaken by product metallurgy department. * Interface with external customer on product requirements and approvals. * Provide technical support to Manufacture shop and Metallography/ Mechanical Testing Laboratory. REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: * A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science is required SPECIAL SKILLS: * Flexibility in dealing with production and development issues. * Computer literacy * Ability to review and interpret complex specification and drawing requirements * Communications skills and ability to work with colleagues, production and customers * Statistical techniques including six sigma is preferred 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 (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.