Engineer, Product

MetalTek International; Pevely (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a~

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MetalTek International, Carondelet Foundry in Pevely, MO, seeks a Product Engineer to translate customer drawings into manufacturing processes for ferrous sand castings. You’ll work with Production, Quality, Sales, and suppliers to solve problems and move products from concept to finished casting.

A Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering required; hands-on manufacturing interest and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Interest in hands-on manufacturing and working closely with production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve metal casting and manufacturing processes.
• Turn customer drawings and specifications into practical manufacturing plans.
• Troubleshoot casting, process, quality, and production issues.
• Support tooling, molding, core-making, pouring, and finishing operations.
• Create and improve routings, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Improve quality, scrap, delivery, and process capability.
• Work across engineering, production, quality, and customer-facing teams to solve real manufacturing challenges

Skills

Read technical drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication and collaboration

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

MetalTek International is a leading manufacturer of critical metal components for the most demanding applications that power, protect, and connect our world. MetalTek uses its unmatched diverse capabilities and depth of experience to work with customers through their entire journey, from product design to delivery. Located just outside St. Louis, MO, Carondelet's modern facility houses an expansive range of capabilities for ferrous sand castings in demanding applications such as Petrochemical, Defense, and Mining. Recognized for in-house technical and metallurgical expertise and assistance, Carondelet is the supplier of choice for small to medium size runs of sand cast components. Special projects such as the Pentagon Memorial, fusion power research, and petrochemical fired heater projects have made us an important metals partner around the world. We have over 300 alloy compositions including proprietary and patented alloys, as well as advanced development and mechanical patents improving the performance and life of castings. In addition to industry standard alloys, MetalTek regularly works with customers to modify grades to deliver the performance needed for their application and environment.

Turn Engineering Into Something You Can See Being Made. MetalTek International is hiring a Product Engineer for our Carondelet Foundry in Pevely, Missouri.

Here, engineering doesn’t stop at a drawing, calculation, or computer screen. You can walk onto the foundry floor and see your work take shape.

As a Product Engineer, you’ll help turn customer drawings and specifications into manufacturing processes that produce critical metal components for demanding applications. You’ll work directly with Production, Quality, Sales, suppliers, and customers to solve problems, improve processes, and help move products from concept to finished casting. Carondelet offers a technically challenging environment with more than 300 alloy compositions and ferrous sand castings used in demanding applications including petrochemical, defense, and mining.

Early in your engineering career or experienced in casting/manufacturing?

Both experienced and recent Metallurgical Engineering and related engineering graduates are encouraged to apply. Internships, co-ops, coursework, research, labs, senior projects, and manufacturing experience can all provide relevant preparation.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and improve metal casting and manufacturing processes
• Turn customer drawings and specifications into practical manufacturing plans
• Troubleshoot casting, process, quality, and production issues
• Support tooling, molding, core-making, pouring, and finishing operations
• Create and improve routings, work instructions, and engineering documentation
• Improve quality, scrap, delivery, and process capability
• Work across engineering, production, quality, and customer-facing teams to solve real manufacturing challenges

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in hands‑on manufacturing and working closely with production

Experience That Can Help You Stand Out

• Metal casting or foundry operations
• Metallurgy or materials engineering
• Manufacturing or process engineering
• Tooling and manufacturing methods
• CAD and technical drawings
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Casting simulation
• Quality or process‑improvement projects

Early-Career Candidates/Relevant Preparation May Include

• Engineering internships or co‑ops
• Metallurgy, materials, or casting coursework
• Laboratory or research experience
• Senior design or capstone projects
• Manufacturing experience
• Hands‑on technical projects

Full-time foundry experience is valuable, but candidates with strong relevant engineering preparation and an interest in hands‑on manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Drug Free Workplace