Metallurgical Engineer: Large-Scale Casting Specialist

Launching Point; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance

Casual Workplace

Job summary

Launching Point in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a hands-on Metallurgical Engineer to optimize alloy performance and casting processes. You will work on lab and shop-floor activities, analyzing metallurgical data and improving product quality for aerospace and related markets.

You will collaborate with operations, quality and engineering teams, with 60% hands-on development in melting, casting, heat treatment and finishing operations and 40% desk work preparing reports and certifications.

Qualifications

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

• 60% of the job will be working to improve alloy performance, casting processes, and product quality from the 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.
• 40% of the job is desk duty preparing technical reports, certifications, and customer documentation.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support alloy improvement and manufacturing optimization projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Launching Point in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a hands-on Metallurgical Engineer to optimize alloy performance and casting processes. You will work on lab and shop-floor activities, analyzing metallurgical data and improving product quality for aerospace and related markets.

You will collaborate with operations, quality and engineering teams, with 60% hands-on development in melting, casting, heat treatment and finishing operations and 40% desk work preparing reports and certifications.