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Metallurgical Engineer - New Product Development
Metallurgical Engineer - New Product DevelopmentLucas-Milhaupt • Cudahy, WI, United States
Metallurgical Engineer - New Product Development

Metallurgical Engineer - New Product Development

Lucas-Milhaupt • Cudahy, WI, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who we are

At Lucas Milhaupt, we develop next-generation material joining solutions that are propelling industries forward. Join with the Best and become part of a team that rewards continuous improvement, celebrates diversity, and propels every team member toward personal and professional growth.

We are passionate about creating a culture where every voice is heard, every idea considered, and every success celebrated. We believe in the power of career development and the transformative impact it can have on individuals and communities.

As we continue to grow and expand as a company, we are actively seeking diverse and talented individuals who share our passion for material joining and want to be part of a journey that encourages personal and professional growth.

At Lucas, our focus is on our people - the key to our success. Our goal is to offer employees an unparalleled experience, with opportunities to grow and improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families.

Is This For You?

We are seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Metallurgist to drive innovation in brazing product and process development. This role plays a critical part in advancing metallurgical science into scalable, manufacturable, and market-ready solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams, applying deep materials expertise to develop and launch new products. The NPD Metallurgist will be responsible for supporting the development and commercialization of new brazing products and processes. This role bridges metallurgical expertise with cross-functional collaboration in engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to accelerate innovation and deliver new solutions to market.

What Impact Would You Have?

  • Drive Innovation - Transform novel alloy concepts into commercialized products that meet emerging industry demands.
  • Bridge R&D and Manufacturing - Ensure seamless scale-up of lab-proven technologies to full production, reducing time-to-market and development costs.
  • Enable Competitive Advantage - Deliver advanced materials solutions that set new benchmarks for quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Support Sustainability - Contribute to the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly materials and processes.
  • Empower Collaboration - Act as a critical link between engineering, production, and commercial teams to align technical capability with market needs.

How Would You Accomplish This?

  • Lead metallurgical aspects of new product development, including alloy design, thermal processing, and failure analysis.
  • Develop and implement test plans, including metallurgical characterization (e.g., microstructure analysis, hardness, tensile, DSC, etc.).
  • Partner with engineering and production teams to scale new products from lab to production.
  • Evaluate and qualify raw materials and new suppliers for development projects.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into metallurgical solutions.
  • Support patent applications through documentation of metallurgical innovations and data.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging metallurgical technologies and competitive products.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards throughout development activities.
  • Support application engineering audits, studies, recommendations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • What Are We Looking For?

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in metallurgy or materials development, preferably in an R&D or NPD environment.
  • Strong understanding of physical metallurgy, alloy systems, and thermal processing.
  • Experience with metallurgical lab techniques and tools (e.g., SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, XRD).
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Writing of technical reports for both internal and external customers.
  • What We Offer :

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Paid holidays in additional to paid time off
  • December 24th - January 1st organizational holiday shut down
  • Short Term Disability at no cost to the employee
  • 401 (k) plan with company matching
  • Quarterly and annual bonus plans
  • A supportive work environment built on teamwork, respect, integrity, and commitment
  • Diversity and Inclusion Employee Resource Group
  • EEO Statement :

    We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local law. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 414.769.6000.

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