Teams at Kaiser Aluminum

Serves as the technical authority for aluminum DC casting metallurgy, process technology, defect prevention, and ingot quality. Leads troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, alloy and product development, plant trials, process control improvements, technical standards, and casting technology strategy. Partners with manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and customers to resolve complex defects and improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability. Mentors engineers and builds organizational capability through documentation, training, and knowledge transfer.

Leads metallurgy and process engineering for seamless high-strength aluminum tubing manufacturing. Oversees thermal and mechanical processing, heat-treatment compliance, product conformity, customer and supplier technical support, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement. Manages and mentors technical personnel, approves product dispositions, supports audits and certifications, and applies Lean Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and statistical analysis to improve quality and manufacturing performance.

The Process Metallurgist manages quality systems, laboratory testing, ISO 9001 certification, calibration and pyrometry programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include investigating nonconformances, applying Lean Six Sigma, optimizing product quality, supporting new product assessments, managing customer issues and technical trials, tracking KPIs, leading quality training, and supporting ERP and shop-floor reporting integration. The role also contributes to project planning, safety initiatives, export control compliance, and product liability requirements.