Metallurgical Engineer - Castings & Process Improvement

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health, Vision, Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Work-life balance

Real vacation policy

Business casual

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to apply hands-on metallurgical expertise to large alloy castings for aerospace, defense, petrochemical, and industrial markets. You will work from the lab to the shop floor, improving alloy performance and casting processes while coordinating with operations, quality, and customers.

The role offers growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, 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.

Responsibilities

• Improve alloy performance, casting processes, and product quality from lab or 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

Casting processes

Data analysis

Problem solving

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or related

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Milwaukee seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to apply hands-on metallurgical expertise to large alloy castings for aerospace, defense, petrochemical, and industrial markets. You will work from the lab to the shop floor, improving alloy performance and casting processes while coordinating with operations, quality, and customers.

The role offers growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a strong benefits package.