Metallurgical Field Specialist

We are seeking a Foundry Manager (Supervisor) or Technical Engineer with hands-on foundry experience to play a crucial role in providing turnkey manufacturing solutions to industrial clients working with metal and plastic components.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience in foundry operations, particularly in molten metal processing, casting, and working with the pour line. While a background in metallurgy or material science is beneficial, candidates must have practical, hands-on foundry experience beyond lab work or heat treatment. Supervisory experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with foundry quality control experience, especially those who have worked directly on the pour line, are also encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborate directly with customers to ensure metal components are designed for optimal manufacturability.

• Assess and recommend the best manufacturing processes or metallurgical options from prototyping to production.

• Identify and troubleshoot part quality issues, working with foundry and machining facilities to achieve desired results.

• Perform audits of off-site foundries and other suppliers.

• Support account managers by providing technical expertise to enhance their sales efforts.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in foundry operations, including molten metal processing and casting.

• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous casting processes.

• Experience working with the pour line in a foundry setting.

• Proficiency in engineering solutions to drive profitability.

• Experience in defect analysis of castings.

• Expertise in nondestructive examinations of metal parts (e.g., Visual, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Radiography, Pressure, and Ultrasonic testing).

• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to perform effectively under high pressure and stressful situations.

• Strong drive to succeed.

• Effective organizational skills.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment. This position requires regional travel.

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roanoke, VA

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)