Metallurgical Engineer
Central WireIllinois, United States
Posted March 24, 2026
80000 - 80000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Central Wire Group of Companies (CWI) is a global leader in specialty wire manufacturing, renowned for being the largest re‑drawer of stainless steel and nickel‑alloy wire in North America. The company offers an extensive range of high‑tolerance products—including ultra‑fine, cold‑headed, forming, lashing, spring, resistance, and welding wire—across alloys such as stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, copper, brass, bronze, and zinc. With 11 production and distribution sites in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., CWI serves critical sectors such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, oil and gas, and more, delivering engineered cable assemblies and wire rope solutions that demand exceptional corrosion resistance and durability. Strategic acquisitions of brands like Loos & Co., Sanlo, and Strand Core have expanded its market reach, while a culture of precision engineering and customer‑centric innovation keeps the company at the forefront of mission‑critical wire applications.
Job Description
Take the next step with an exciting and growing company! Metallurgical Engineer provides various metallurgical services to the company’s manufacturing facilities, developing processing standards and raw material specifications, and providing technical assistance to Operating Management and Sales Personnel.
Requirements
- BS degree in Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
- 5 years Metallurgical experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
- Experience with stainless steels, nickel alloys, and/or red metals
- High degree of computer literacy, including effective working skills of Microsoft Office
- Technical report writing experience
- Travel as required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
