Metallurgical Engineer: Casting & Process Improvement

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International's Wisconsin Centrifugal division seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to drive alloy improvement, process optimization, quality initiatives, and customer-driven manufacturing solutions for high-performance centrifugal cast products. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, sales, and customers to solve technical challenges and analyze metallurgical data.

This role supports production and aims to deliver world-class cast products to demanding industries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in foundry, casting, metals manufacturing, 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 with customers.

Responsibilities

• Improve alloy performance, casting processes, and product quality.
• Support melting, centrifugal 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.
• Prepare technical reports, certifications, and customer documentation.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support alloy improvement and manufacturing optimization projects.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials science

Casting processes

Analytical skills

Customer communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

AOD processing

Metallurgical testing

Job description

MetalTek International's Wisconsin Centrifugal division seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to drive alloy improvement, process optimization, quality initiatives, and customer-driven manufacturing solutions for high-performance centrifugal cast products. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, sales, and customers to solve technical challenges and analyze metallurgical data.

This role supports production and aims to deliver world-class cast products to demanding industries