BCI Solutions, Inc.
Metallurgist / Lab Supervisor - Gray & Ductile Iron Foundry & Machine Shop
BCI Solutions, Inc., Bremen
About Us
We are a vertically integrated gray and ductile iron foundry with a full-service machine shop, delivering precision-engineered cast and machined components across a wide range of industries. Quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction are at the core of our operations.
Position Overview
We're seeking a Technical Director to lead and optimize all technical aspects of our foundry and machine shop. This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role responsible for metallurgical excellence, process innovation, and product quality -from melt to final machining.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are a vertically integrated gray and ductile iron foundry with a full-service machine shop, delivering precision-engineered cast and machined components across a wide range of industries. Quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction are at the core of our operations.
Position Overview
We're seeking a Technical Director to lead and optimize all technical aspects of our foundry and machine shop. This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role responsible for metallurgical excellence, process innovation, and product quality -from melt to final machining.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead metallurgical and process engineering efforts for gray and ductile iron castings.
- Oversee technical operations in melting, molding, core-making, and CNC machining.
- Drive continuous improvement in casting quality, machining precision, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical issues and improve throughput.
- Support new product development , including tooling and customer-specific requirements.
- Identify and implement automation , lean initiatives, and emerging technologies.
- Ensure compliance with industry and customer technical standards .
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred).
- 10+ years in a ferrous foundry environment, including 5+ years in leadership .
- Expertise in gray and ductile iron metallurgy , defect prevention, and machining processes.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams .
- Strong skills in problem-solving, communication, and project execution .
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives .
- Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits .
- Opportunity to shape technical strategy and drive innovation.
- A collaborative culture centered on quality, innovation, and improvement .