Lead Materials Scientist, High-Performance Alloys & R&D

Posted 9 days ago

foundation alloySomerville (MA)

Materials Scientists Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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About the role

Foundation Alloy is a Boston-area company seeking a R&D Group Lead Scientist to lead a multidisciplinary team in inventing new alloys and optimizing their manufacturing processes. This is a hands-on, high-impact role combining metallurgy with leadership to advance next‑generation materials. The successful candidate will mentor early‑career metallurgists, work with the product team to translate alloy designs into saleable products, and drive process improvements across the development lifecycle.

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