Director of Metallurgy & Process Eng–(Investment, Sand & Alloy Casting)

Director of Metallurgy & Process Engineering – (Investment & Sand Casting, High-Compliance Alloys)

Up to $120,000 • Milwaukee, WI • Strategic Technical Leadership Join a dual-process foundry leader in an aggressive growth phase, backed by major investment in Nuclear, Aerospace, and Defense technology Lead a specialized team of engineers and lab technicians in a high-impact, "low-red-tape" manufacturing environment

• EXPERIENCE 5+ Years Metals Manufacturing (Foundry, Casting, or Forging)
• LEADERSHIP Proven experience in technical management (Engineering, Labs, or Melt Operations)
• EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Metallurgical Engineering (Required)
• COMP Up to $120,000 (Based on experience)
• SCHEDULE 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM) with flexibility for production needs
• LOCATION Greater Milwaukee area (100% Onsite)
• AUTH US Citizen or Green Card Holder required

This is a pivotal leadership role for a hands-on metallurgical expert who wants to move beyond a desk and truly own the technical roadmap of a growing organization. Our client is an established foundry leader currently undergoing a massive "rebranding and rebuilding" phase. Backed by an investment group focused on dominating high-compliance sectors like Nuclear and Aerospace, the facility is being infused with capital for new technology and talent development.

You will be stepping into an environment with a remarkable 10-year average employee tenure, leading a specialized 148-person operation that works with over 250 unique alloys. This is a role designed for an "eager, dive-in" personality who thrives on technical complexity and wants to act as the final authority on metallurgical standards and process optimization.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the Metallurgical and Process Engineering departments, providing mentorship to engineers while overseeing the chemical and mechanical laboratories
• Mastering the "Metals Store" and melt operations, establishing precision heat-treating and melting practices for a massive catalog of specialty alloys
• Acting as the final technical authority in "Metals Meetings," managing out-of-spec dispositions and quality-related metallurgical issues
• Driving process control for both sand and investment casting lines, utilizing SPC and Design of Experiments (D.O.E.) to optimize slurries and coatings
• Serving as the Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for global customers, translating complex metallurgical requirements into actionable manufacturing solutions
• Partnering with the executive team to drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives focused on cost reduction and scrap minimization

What We Are Looking For

• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of progressive experience in steel or specialized metals manufacturing; foundry or casting backgrounds are highly preferred
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related industrial field
• Leadership Style: A proactive, high-energy leader capable of managing cross-functional teams including engineers, lab techs, and melt crews
• Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of high-stakes quality systems, specifically requirements for Nuclear, Military, and Aerospace (ASME, ASTM, API)
• Analytical Skills: Mastery of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Lean methodologies to optimize complex metal-forming processes
• Requirements: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a 45–60 minute drive of the Milwaukee area