Rotational Materials Engineer: Casting Career Track

Charter Casting; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching and PROF

Life insurance

Job summary

Charter Casting, part of Charter Manufacturing, invites December 2026 graduates to join a multi‑year Materials Science & Engineering Rotational Program in Woodstock, IL. You will rotate through Process Engineering, Production Shifts, and Technical Services, starting January 2027, gaining hands‑on experience across manufacturing operations and driving continuous improvements.

You will learn to analyze data, collaborate across teams, and develop leadership skills while contributing to safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering by December 2026.
• Internship, co-op, or related engineering work experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong technical and operational foundation through structured, hands-on learning across manufacturing operations.
• Participate in shop-floor immersion to understand production processes and equipment.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to automation, controls, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Document and standardize best practices to support knowledge sharing.

Skills

Strong initiative

Continuous improvement

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Job description

Charter Casting, part of Charter Manufacturing, invites December 2026 graduates to join a multi‑year Materials Science & Engineering Rotational Program in Woodstock, IL. You will rotate through Process Engineering, Production Shifts, and Technical Services, starting January 2027, gaining hands‑on experience across manufacturing operations and driving continuous improvements.

You will learn to analyze data, collaborate across teams, and develop leadership skills while contributing to safety,