Metallurgical Engineer

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
IDj-17500
Job TypeFull Time
Remote TypeOn-Site

As a Metallurgical Engineer you will focus on being a hands-on castings engineer using your metallurgical skills to create large castings.  They produce large alloy castings for the aerospace, defense, petrochemical operations, industrial equipment and other markets.  This company has a dynamic leadership team that truly values and appreciates the people that work there.  You will be part of a team of 9 Metallurgist, some with significant experience.  Excellent growth opportunities!

 

Due to the defense work the company does, you must be a U.S. Citizen.

 

Company – A major player in the casting and machining industry

  • A growing $250 million organization with 800 employees and 4 divisions
  • Production orders booked out for a year
  • Ability to produce castings from 500 different alloys
  • In addition to castings, they have a complete machine shop for fabrication, heating treating facility and testing lab
  • Certifications include: AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, and ASNT Levels II & III
  • Dynamic leadership team who was promoted from within to lead the organization to new heights
  • Outstanding culture focused on safety and the growth of the individual.

 

Benefits and Features – They truly VALUE and APPRECIATE their employees!

  • EXCELLENT Benefits and Compensation Plan –3% Employer match on 401K, Health, Vision, Dental, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and more
  • Profit Sharing – First 6% is added to your 401K in addition to the match, and then there is a realistic potential for an additional cash payout.
  • Work/Life Balance – when you take a vacation, you get to take a REAL vacation and not a working vacation where you are tethered to your laptop and email.  Your team has your back!
  • Culture of continuous improvement where team members have a voice and good ideas are appreciated by all levels of the organization.
  • It is a business casual workplace.

 

 What you will be doing:

  • 60% of the job will be working to improve alloy performance, casting processes, and product quality from the lab or shop floor.
  • Support melting, casting, heat treatment, and finishing operations.
  • Review customer specifications, purchase orders, and technical requirements.
  • Analyze metallurgical data, microstructures, and mechanical properties.
  • Troubleshoot quality and production challenges through root cause analysis.
  • Partner with operations, quality, engineering, sales, and customers to deliver solutions.
  • 40% of the job is desk duty preparing technical reports, certifications, and customer documentation.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Support alloy improvement and manufacturing optimization projects. 

 

What they are looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field. 
  • Minimum two years of experience in a foundry, casting operation, metals manufacturing environment, or related industry. 
  • Strong understanding of metallurgy, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of casting processes and metallurgical principles. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage directly with customers on technical matters. 
  • Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. 
  • Comfortable working in both office and production environments. 

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