Metallurgical Engineer – Castings & Process Optimization

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K with match

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking an Metallurgical Engineer focused on hands-on castings engineering using metallurgical skills to enhance large alloy castings for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Join a nine-member metallurgist team with excellent growth opportunities and a strong safety culture.

The role involves 60% lab/shop floor work to improve alloy performance and processes, and 40% desk work preparing reports and documentation. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in foundry, casting operation, 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 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.
• 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

Problem Solving

Customer Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking an Metallurgical Engineer focused on hands-on castings engineering using metallurgical skills to enhance large alloy castings for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Join a nine-member metallurgist team with excellent growth opportunities and a strong safety culture.

The role involves 60% lab/shop floor work to improve alloy performance and processes, and 40% desk work preparing reports and documentation. U.S.