Metallurgical Engineer - Castings & Process Innovator

Accounting Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to directly contribute as a hands-on castings engineer, leveraging metallurgy to enhance large alloy castings for aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The team of 9 Metallurgists collaborates on process improvements and quality initiatives in a dynamic culture that values growth, safety, and internal advancement.

Due to defense work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in foundry, casting operation or metals manufacturing.
• 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 on technical matters.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to manage priorities.
• Comfortable working in both office and production environments.

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.
• 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 thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to directly contribute as a hands-on castings engineer, leveraging metallurgy to enhance large alloy castings for aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The team of 9 Metallurgists collaborates on process improvements and quality initiatives in a dynamic culture that values growth, safety, and internal advancement.

Due to defense work, U.S. citizenship is required.