Metals Process Engineer – Casting & Forming

Hire Velocity; Elmore (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is hiring a Process Engineer for the Primary Operations team. You will develop and optimize processes across melting, casting, and forming to ensure safe, high-quality production.

This role emphasizes data-driven improvement, collaboration with quality and maintenance, and leading root-cause investigations. The ideal candidate has a metallurgical/materials background, strong analytical skills, and experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a metals manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data acquisition and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of melting, casting, heat treating, or metal forming processes is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize process parameters to support primary operations including melting, casting, and forming.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, maintenance, and production to resolve process-related issues.
• Lead and support root cause investigations for process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions by defining process requirements and coordinating trials.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of standard operating procedures, process changes, and technical reports.
• Participate in safety initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to drive operational excellence.
• Train operators and technicians on new equipment and process changes.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to quality, yield, throughput, and cost.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Data acquisition tools

Job description

Materion is hiring a Process Engineer for the Primary Operations team. You will develop and optimize processes across melting, casting, and forming to ensure safe, high-quality production.

This role emphasizes data-driven improvement, collaboration with quality and maintenance, and leading root-cause investigations. The ideal candidate has a metallurgical/materials background, strong analytical skills, and experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.