Responsible for continual improvement of foundry processes to impact safety, quality and productivity. Work closely with the foundry manager and metallurgists to improve products, lower cost and develop new alloys for production. Responsible for design or upgrades to the foundry facilities including installation and specification of furnaces, melting equipment and casting equipment. Monitor production processes and key metrics to improve production throughput and quality. Develop strong working knowledge of foundry technical operations.
Manage key projects in support of improved foundry throughput, cost efficiency, and technology upgrades. Support daily operations with problem definition, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Work with customers to assist with various parameters including cycle times, gating and risering, product quality and scrap rates.
Requires Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related and 4 years foundry molding engineering experience directly related to molding and process engineering. Required Skills: Demonstrated experienced in molding process problem solving in a foundry environment. Knowledge of Industry Standard ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality System. Experience in the reduction of foundry process scrap. Experience in delivering continuous improvement projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD or Solid Works. Proficiency using Microsoft Office software.
Send resumes to bjenkins@federalmetal.com.
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