Metallurgical Engineer - Castings & Process Improvement

The Recruiting Hive; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Profit sharing

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a hands-on Metallurgical Engineer to join a casting-focused team in the Milwaukee area. The role emphasizes practical metallurgical skills to improve large alloy castings for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

The position involves 60% technical lab/shop work and 40% desk duties, with opportunities for advancement and a strong safety-first culture. U.S. citizenship required due to defense work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of casting processes and metallurgical principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with customers on technical matters.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials science

Casting processes

Problem solving

Communications

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a hands-on Metallurgical Engineer to join a casting-focused team in the Milwaukee area. The role emphasizes practical metallurgical skills to improve large alloy castings for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

The position involves 60% technical lab/shop work and 40% desk duties, with opportunities for advancement and a strong safety-first culture. U.S. citizenship required due to defense work.