Francesca Willems

Francesca Willems is a metallurgical engineering professional with extensive experience in quality process engineering and management. Currently serving as the Metallurgical Engineering Manager at Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. since April 2023, Francesca previously held the role of Process Engineer at Signicast Investment Castings from January 2015 to April 2023, where key responsibilities included developing production setups, improving quality processes, and conducting failure analyses. Earlier experience includes internships and research positions at organizations such as the US Forest Service, Tokyo Institute of Technology, and Rockwell Automation, where skills in data analysis, experimental design, and metallurgical practices were honed. Francesca holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.