Senior Metallurgical Engineer: Foundry Process Lead

Cindavi; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi in Evansville, Wisconsin, seeks a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to own the gray and ductile iron melt chemistry and foundry processes from melt to final casting. You will act as the technical backbone, driving process improvements, reducing scrap, and guiding the Foundry Laboratory Technician.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to address complex challenges and elevate product quality, with a competitive compensation package and three weeks of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or related field; equivalent foundry experience considered.
• At least three years of hands-on gray/ductile iron green sand foundry experience.
• Strong knowledge of melt practices, iron chemistry, green sand testing, and process improvement.
• Experience with laboratory testing methods, including spectrometer analysis, microstructure evaluation, and mechanical testing.
• Proven track record of analyzing casting defects and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for gray and ductile iron melt chemistry, metallurgical properties, and foundry process performance.
• Analyze casting defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve quality and reduce scrap.
• Monitor and optimize green sand systems, melt practices, and process controls to minimize manufacturing variation.
• Lead, coach, and provide daily technical support to the Foundry Laboratory Technician.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to solve complex technical challenges and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Metallurgical expertise

Green sand foundry experience

Root cause analysis

Melt practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering

Tools

Spectrometer analysis

Microstructure evaluation

Mechanical testing

Job description

Cindavi in Evansville, Wisconsin, seeks a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to own the gray and ductile iron melt chemistry and foundry processes from melt to final casting. You will act as the technical backbone, driving process improvements, reducing scrap, and guiding the Foundry Laboratory Technician.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to address complex challenges and elevate product quality, with a competitive compensation package and three weeks of