Principal Casting and Metallurgical Engineer

Jobot; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Principal Casting & Metallurgical Engineer to provide technical leadership across several production sites. You will act as the subject matter expert for molten metal processing, casting technology, and metallurgical troubleshooting, driving development and operational excellence initiatives.

You will mentor engineers and operations teams, lead investigations, and shape best practices that improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting casting, metallurgy, molten metal processing, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with casting process optimization, defect reduction, root cause analysis, and process improvement.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for casting, melting, and molten metal processes across locations.
• Lead troubleshooting for casting quality, metal recovery, process variability, and performance.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve quality, productivity, recovery, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, operations, quality, and R&D teams to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Lead cross-functional technology and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and production data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support new technology evaluations and implementation of emerging casting processes.
• Train and mentor engineers, metallurgists, and operations personnel.
• Standardize technical practices and drive knowledge sharing across facilities.
• Support capacity improvement initiatives through process optimization and workflow enhancements.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Casting process optimization

Metallurgical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Data analysis

5+ years experience in casting/metalll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

PhD in Metallurgical Engineering or related field

Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the technical expert for casting, melting, and molten metal processes across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts involving casting quality, metal recovery, process variability, and operational performance.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve quality, productivity, recovery, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, operations, quality, and R&D teams to solve critical manufacturing challenges.
• Lead cross-functional technology and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and production data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support new technology evaluations and implementation of emerging casting and metallurgical processes.
• Train and mentor engineers, metallurgists, and operations personnel.
• Standardize technical practices and drive knowledge sharing across facilities.
• Support capacity improvement initiatives through process optimization and workflow enhancements.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting casting, metallurgy, molten metal processing, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with casting process optimization, defect reduction, root cause analysis, and process improvement.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive technical initiatives.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or PhD in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in casting, molten metal processing, melting, recycling, or process metallurgy.
• Experience with ingot, slab, billet, foundry, or other large-scale casting operations.
• Background in metallurgical characterization, process modeling, simulation, or manufacturing technology development.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or large-scale manufacturing organizations.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement experience.

About us

A leading North American manufacturer is seeking a Principal Casting & Metallurgical Engineer to serve as a technical leader supporting multiple production facilities. This individual will act as the organization's subject matter expert for molten metal processing, casting technology, metallurgical troubleshooting, process development, and operational excellence initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to drive large-scale improvements across multiple manufacturing sites, lead complex technical investigations, support research and development activities, and mentor engineering teams throughout the organization.

Why join us

• High-impact corporate technical leadership role.
• Opportunity to influence operations across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and process technologies.
• Significant visibility with engineering, operations, and executive leadership teams.
• Strong career growth potential within a technically driven organization.
• Opportunity to shape best practices, mentor engineers, and leave a lasting technical legacy.

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