Materials Science & Engineering Rotational Program – Rotational Program

Job Description

Materials Engineering Rotational Program – Casting | Charter Casting

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career rotational program at Charter Casting, located in Shawano, WI. Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned business focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, specifically within foundry operations. This role is crucial as it launches a new program designed to develop future engineering leaders by providing hands-on experience and building technical, operational, and leadership skills within manufacturing.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Shawano, WI

• Mission: To build a strong technical, operational, and problem-solving foundation while gaining experience across multiple manufacturing operations and contributing to continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Tech Stack: Automation, controls, digital manufacturing technologies, root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Development: Build a strong technical and operational foundation through structured, hands-on learning across manufacturing operations.
• Operational Immersion: Gain a firsthand understanding of production processes, equipment, and daily operations through shop-floor immersion.
• Process Improvement: Lead and support initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Data Analysis: Analyze production data to identify opportunities, solve complex problems, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Team Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Commercial, to drive continuous improvement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering, with a graduation date of December 2026. This is an early career role focused on developing future engineering leaders.
• Experience: Previous internship, co-op, or other related engineering work experience is preferred.
• Skills: High level of initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills for collaboration, and excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bonus: Experience within a manufacturing environment and a willingness to travel as needed.