Metallurgical Engineer
Engineering
$ 76000 - $ 110000 / Year
Metallurgical Engineer - Waukesha, WI
Position Title: Metallurgical Engineer
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Experience: Two or more years of experience in a foundry, casting operation, metals manufacturing environment, or related industry.
Location: Waukesha, WI.
Job Type: Full-Time.
Shift: 1st shift - Monday thru Friday
Remote: No. On-site in Waukesha, WI.
Salary: Commensurate with experience: $76K to $$110K, plus benefits.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K and PTO.
Relocation: Not offered.
Sponsorship: Not available
Job Description:
We are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to support alloy improvement, process optimization, quality initiatives, and customer-driven manufacturing solutions for high-performance centrifugal cast products.
This role offers a unique blend of metallurgy, manufacturing, quality, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with operations, engineering, quality, sales, and customers to solve technical challenges, improve processes, support production, and help deliver world-class cast products used in demanding industrial applications around the globe. Responsibilities include supporting casting operations, improving alloy performance, analyzing metallurgical data, reviewing customer requirements, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.
This job description does not reflect or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This description excludes marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Pay Details: $76,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Position Title: Metallurgical Engineer
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Experience: Two or more years of experience in a foundry, casting operation, metals manufacturing environment, or related industry.
Location: Waukesha, WI.
Job Type: Full-Time.
Shift: 1st shift - Monday thru Friday
Remote: No. On-site in Waukesha, WI.
Salary: Commensurate with experience: $76K to $$110K, plus benefits.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K and PTO.
Relocation: Not offered.
Sponsorship: Not available
Job Description:
We are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to support alloy improvement, process optimization, quality initiatives, and customer-driven manufacturing solutions for high-performance centrifugal cast products.
This role offers a unique blend of metallurgy, manufacturing, quality, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with operations, engineering, quality, sales, and customers to solve technical challenges, improve processes, support production, and help deliver world-class cast products used in demanding industrial applications around the globe. Responsibilities include supporting casting operations, improving alloy performance, analyzing metallurgical data, reviewing customer requirements, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.
What You Will Do:
- Improve alloy performance, casting processes, and product quality.
- Support melting, centrifugal casting, heat treatment, and finishing operations.
- Review customer specifications, purchase orders, and technical requirements.
- Analyze metallurgical data, microstructures, and mechanical properties.
- Troubleshoot quality and production challenges through root cause analysis.
- Partner with operations, quality, engineering, sales, and customers to deliver solutions.
- Prepare technical reports, certifications, and customer documentation.
- Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Support alloy improvement and manufacturing optimization projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum two years of experience in a foundry, casting operation, metals manufacturing environment, or related industry.
- Strong understanding of metallurgy, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of casting processes and metallurgical principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage directly with customers on technical matters.
- Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working in both office and production environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with centrifugal casting operations.
- Experience with AOD processing.
- Experience in foundry, casting, metals manufacturing, or related industrial environments.
- Knowledge of stainless steel, nickel-based, cobalt-based, and copper-based alloys.
- Experience with metallurgical testing, quality systems, and failure analysis.
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Master's Degree, PhD, or additional advanced coursework in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
This job description does not reflect or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This description excludes marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Pay Details: $76,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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