Foundry Metallurgical Engineer

Insight Global; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global's client is seeking a Foundry Metallurgical Engineer to oversee steel casting metallurgy, drive quality improvements, and reduce scrap across the manufacturing process.

You will support melting and heat treatment, defect analysis, and customer-facing technical discussions, lead scrap-reduction initiatives, review material certifications, and collaborate with engineering to optimize gating and risering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3+ years in a steel/iron foundry or ferrous metallurgy environment.
• Knowledge of steel melting, heat treatment, and casting defect analysis.
• Experience solving quality issues via data-driven analysis.
• Strong communication with customers and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee melt chemistry for carbon, low-/high-alloy steels.
• Develop and troubleshoot heat treatment processes.
• Evaluate scrap and alloy materials for quality.
• Perform metallurgical testing and interpret results.
• Review and approve material certifications.
• Lead scrap reduction and process improvements.
• Investigate casting defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer visits, audits, and technical discussions.
• Assist Sales/Estimating with technical feasibility reviews.
• Train production teams on process improvements.

Skills

Metallurgical knowledge

Data-driven analysis

Customer communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

MAGMA

ProCAST

SOLIDCast

SYSPRO

Job description

Insight Global's Client is seeking a Foundry Metallurgical Engineer to oversee steel casting metallurgy, improve quality, and reduce scrap throughout the manufacturing process. This role will support melting, heat treatment, defect analysis, and customer-facing technical discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

Metallurgy & Process Control -

Manage melt chemistry for carbon, low-alloy, and high-alloy steel grades.

Develop and troubleshoot heat treatment processes.

Evaluate scrap and alloy materials for quality and compliance.

Perform and interpret metallurgical testing, including chemistry, hardness, tensile, impact, and microstructure analysis.

Review and approve material certifications.

Scrap Reduction & Quality Improvement -

Lead scrap and rework reduction initiatives.

Investigate casting defects and implement corrective actions.

Conduct root cause and failure analysis on internal and customer quality issues.

Partner with engineering teams to improve gating, risering, and casting processes.

Customer Support -

Serve as the technical metallurgy lead during customer visits, audits, and quality reviews.

Support new product introductions and alloy development.

Assist Sales and Estimating with technical feasibility reviews.

Support quality systems, process controls, and work instructions.

Train production teams on process improvements.

Recommend equipment and process enhancements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a steel/iron foundry or related ferrous metallurgy environment.
• Knowledge of steel melting, heat treatment, and casting defect analysis.
• Experience solving quality issues through data-driven analysis.
• Strong communication skills with customers and operations teams.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of foundry metallurgy experience.
• Experience with wear-resistant alloys and high-chrome iron.
• Experience with casting simulation software (MAGMA, ProCAST, SOLIDCast, etc.).
• Lean/Six Sigma training.
• Experience supporting mining, construction, or heavy equipment customers.
• ERP experience (SYSPRO preferred).

Compensation: $120-150k annually, relocation package available