Metallurgical Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Metallurgical Engineer opportunity in Jonesborough, TN.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished Metallurgist with deep expertise in physical metallurgy, advanced manufacturing processes, and materials engineering. The ideal candidate brings a proven record of technical leadership, hands‑on process development, and cross‑functional team management within fast‑paced, safety‑critical manufacturing environments. This role will drive materials innovation, support production operations, and lead technology maturation efforts from concept through full‑scale deployment.

Job Duties:

- Lead development, characterization, and qualification of metallic materials including refractory metals, nickel‑based alloys, ferrous alloys, ceramics, and powder metallurgy systems.

- Oversee metallurgical investigations, failure analyses, and process optimization initiatives.

- Apply expertise in casting, powder metallurgy, machining, rapid manufacturing, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) to support both R&D and production operations.

- Utilize laboratory and analytical tools

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant technical discipline

- Master’s Degree or Ph.D. preferred

- 20+ years of relevant experience in Metallurgic Engineering within an industrial manufacturing setting

Other Job Requirements:

- United States Citizenship

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the applications steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers