Senior Casting & Metallurgy Leader - Multi-Plant Impact

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

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Principal Casting & Metallurgical Engineer in Maryville, TN. The role leads technical casting and molten metal processes across multiple sites, driving improvements in quality, efficiency, and safety.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with operations and R&D to implement advanced casting technologies. You will oversee data-driven continuous improvement, champion best practices, and guide capacity expansion initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years 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 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Principal Casting & Metallurgical Engineer in Maryville, TN. The role leads technical casting and molten metal processes across multiple sites, driving improvements in quality, efficiency, and safety.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with operations and R&D to implement advanced casting technologies. You will oversee data-driven continuous improvement, champion best practices, and guide capacity expansion initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on operational