WCM - Foundry Engineer

About the role

The Foundry Engineer supports quality and engineering initiatives by focusing on foundry process, controls, and procedures to achieve customer satisfaction through a robust quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Develop gating and riser systems that produce high-quality castings using 3D modeling in simulation software.
• Design tooling (patterns and coreboxes) for 3D sand-printed cores and molds in accordance with gating and riser plans.
• Create process control sheets for molding, core making, and 3D sand printing.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies such as 3D scanning, 7-axis mold milling, 3D sand printing, and automatic grinding systems.
• Inspect and test products and materials using metrology equipment, magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant, hardness testing, and mechanical testing.
• Test and report material conformance to customer requirements.
• Create quality documentation and develop SOPs, primarily for foundry processes.
• Analyze data and identify focus areas for process improvements.
• Perform internal and external audits.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; make recommendations.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and professional societies.
• Coordinate with department heads and supervisors to resolve production planning and control issues.
• Communicate process improvements and project status to supervisors and department heads.
• Participate in developing and maintaining procedures, practices, and controls.
• Evaluate and assist in implementing cost-cutting, productivity, and efficiency methods.
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities with internal and external departments.
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Be an active member of the internal ISO team.
• Work safely with a goal of zero harm, promoting safety awareness through observation, auditing, and coaching.

Requirements

• ASNT Level II nondestructive testing certification for Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) and Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT).
• Knowledge of metal casting processes and other manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Odyssey ERP system.
• Knowledge of ISO manufacturing methods, procedures, and quality system requirements.
• Understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost management for effective manufacturing.
• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, properties of substances, and related processes, including safety and disposal methods.
• Understanding of business and management principles, including resource allocation, leadership, and production coordination.

Skills

• Quality Control Analysis: Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identify problems, review related information, and develop and evaluate solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and approaches.
• Process Improvement: Analyze information, promote innovation, and develop standards.
• Inductive Reasoning: Combine pieces of information to find relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and prepare process documentation, technical reports, and presentations.
• Communication: Effectively convey information orally and in writing.
• Interpersonal Skills: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Technical Proficiency: Operate personal computers and use data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, statistical, database, and graphics software.
• Language Skills: Read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform duties. American Sign Language or Braille may also be acceptable.
• Understanding of plant equipment and production processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• ASNT Level II nondestructive testing certification for MPT and DPT.
• ISO certification experience.
• Experience with Odyssey ERP preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant foundry or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.