Metallurgist

Metallurgist:
On behalf of our manufacturing client, Procom is searching for a Metallurgist for a permanent role. This position is onsite at our client's Waukesha, Wisconsin office.

Metallurgist - Job Description:
The Metallurgist supports the goal of producing high-quality castings that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role involves alloy specification, melt support, heat treatment guidance, and metallurgical analysis to ensure timely and safe manufacturing.

Metallurgist - Responsibilities:

• Specify material and heat treatment procedures for customer quotations and new production orders.

• Prepare and revise material change documents for new alloys to support costing and melting operations.

• Support development and maintenance of raw material specifications and melting procedures.

• Assist melting supervisors with melt analysis questions and cross-application of alloys.

• Review daily chemistry results of heats poured on third shift to ensure conformance with customer specifications.

• Develop new alloys or improve existing alloys to meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements.

• Process daily orders to ensure correct alloy selection and heat treatment requirements.

• Analyze returned parts for metallurgical causes related to performance issues such as service life, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and other properties.

• Advise current and prospective customers on alloys produced, with a particular emphasis on anti-galling alloys.

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding alloy performance attributes including strength, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and occasionally pricing considerations.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ASTM, ISO, ASME, SAE, etc.)

• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Assist with supplier qualification and material audits as needed.

Metallurgist - Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of relevant metallurgical or foundry experience.

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and professional growth.

• Positive attitude with a broad comfort zone working across departments and in a manufacturing environment.

Metallurgist - Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software.

• Basic understanding of GD&T.

Metallurgist - Assignment Length:
This is a permanent position.

Metallurgist - Start Date:
ASAP.

Metallurgist - Assignment Location:
Waukesha, Wisconsin, onsite.