Metallurgical Development & Research Engineering Specialist

Location: Mossville, Illinois, United States; onsite five days a week

Salary: $128,470–$192,710 annually

Company

hirify.global develops machinery, technologies, and industrial solutions for construction, mining, and other heavy-equipment applications.

What you will do

• Lead research projects focused on alloy and processing combinations that meet component performance and cost targets.
• Develop cast and wrought alloys, foundry processes, and heat treatments for next-generation products and facilities.
• Set project success criteria, assemble cross-functional teams, and manage technical challenges and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain enterprise metallurgical specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with external laboratories and universities on research and testing.
• Transfer new technologies into component applications and production facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering.
• Expertise in casting operations, ferrous alloys, microstructures, heat treatment, and material and manufacturing standards.
• Experience with metallurgical laboratory techniques, mechanical testing, and product validation.
• Ability to lead technical projects, analyze data, assess risks, and resolve research or manufacturing problems.
• Ability to work onsite in Mossville, Illinois, five days per week.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience in product or technology development.
• Advanced engineering degree.
• Familiarity with ThermoCalc, JMatPro, or similar modeling tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Domestic relocation is available.
• Travel is expected to be less than 10%.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, and parental and adoption benefits.
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, disability, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Incentive bonus and employee discounts.