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Hensley Industries ยท 1 day ago

Metallurgical Engineer

Hensley Industries is a global business focused on the construction and mining markets, seeking a strong-willed and results driven Metallurgical Engineer to join their team. The role involves overseeing melting and refining operations, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with various teams on alloy development and product introductions.

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Hiring Manager
Yisel Olguin
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Responsibilities

Oversee melting, alloying, and refining operations to ensure compliance with chemical and mechanical specifications
Audit and control Electric Arc Furnace EAF and Argon Oxygen Decarburization AOD processes for compliance with Foundry Engineering specifications and Melt Shop work instructions
Perform and interpret results from spectrometer analysis, tensile testing, hardness testing, and microstructural evaluations
Improve steel grades, heat treatment protocols, and casting practices for better performance, yield, and cost-efficiency
Lead root cause analysis of casting defects (e.g., porosity, inclusions, burn-in) and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with engineering, QA, Foundry Engineering, and production teams on new alloy development and product introductions
Maintain adherence to internal specs and external standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, customer-specific)
Record metallurgical test results, process parameters, and recommendations in clear, traceable formats
Provide technical training on metallurgy, process control, and defect prevention to shop floor and QC teams
Conduct failure analysis and write technical reports as required for field failures to support QA team
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Metallurgical engineeringSteel foundry experienceFerrous metallurgyMagma softwareCADFEALab testing equipmentAdvanced calculusStatistical theoryProblem-solvingDetail-orientedPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, or related field is required
3+ years in a steel foundry environment is required
Hands-on experience with melting, alloying, Foundry Engineering and casting operations
Strong understanding of ferrous metallurgy (carbon and low-alloy steels, heat treatment, phase transformations)
Working knowledge of industry material standards (ASTM, ISO, etc.)
Hand-on experience with lab testing equipment (tensile, impact, SEM, microstructure, etc)
Ability to generate concepts and techniques relate to the task on hand
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Detailed oriented, Ability to effectively prepare and present information to top management
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, algebra, and advanced statistical theory

Preferred

Magma or similar casting solidification software experience is preferred
CAD and FEA experience is preferred

Benefits

Company matching 401K plan
10 paid holidays
Paid leave
Tons of growth opportunities

Company

Hensley Industries

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Hensley Industries has been an innovator in the design and creation of ground engaging tools and attachments.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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