Metallurgical Field Specialist

u003cpu003eWe 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.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe 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.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003ePosition Highlights:u003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCollaborate directly with customers to ensure metal components are designed for optimal manufacturability.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssess and recommend the best manufacturing processes or metallurgical options from prototyping to production.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify and troubleshoot part quality issues, working with foundry and machining facilities to achieve desired results.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePerform audits of off-site foundries and other suppliers.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport account managers by providing technical expertise to enhance their sales efforts.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eSkills and Qualifications:u003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eHands-on experience in foundry operations, including molten metal processing and casting.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eKnowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous casting processes.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience working with the pour line in a foundry setting.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency in engineering solutions to drive profitability.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience in defect analysis of castings.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExpertise in nondestructive examinations of metal parts (e.g., Visual, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Radiography, Pressure, and Ultrasonic testing).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExcellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to perform effectively under high pressure and stressful situations.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong drive to succeed.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEffective organizational skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eA minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency in Microsoft Office.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eOur client offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment. This position requires regional travel.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eSupplemental Pay:u003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCommission payu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eAbility to commute/relocate:u003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eRoanoke, VAu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eEducation:u003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s (Required)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e ', 'location ': 'Roanoke, VA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'NC164-2741813

Created: 2025-10-04