Metallurgical Engineer - Castings & Process Improvement

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health, Vision, Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to be a hands-on casting expert, applying metallurgical skills to large alloy castings for aerospace and defense markets. You will join a team of experienced metallurgists and contribute to process improvements from lab to shop floor.

The role combines lab analysis, process optimization, and customer-facing technical support, with opportunities for career growth in a safety‑driven, quality‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or related 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.

Responsibilities

• Improve alloy performance, casting processes, and product quality from lab to shop floor (60%).
• 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.
• Prepare technical reports, certifications, and customer documentation (40%).
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support alloy improvement and manufacturing optimization projects.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Materials science

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or related field

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to be a hands-on casting expert, applying metallurgical skills to large alloy castings for aerospace and defense markets. You will join a team of experienced metallurgists and contribute to process improvements from lab to shop floor.

The role combines lab analysis, process optimization, and customer-facing technical support, with opportunities for career growth in a safety‑driven, quality‑focused environment.