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Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. Whats your calling For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense its the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design develop and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. Were one of the nations leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems parts and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy Coast Guard Military Sealift Command and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what its like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: ... Engineer Metallurgy
Location: Pascagoula MS
Company: Bird-Johnson A Fairbanks Morse Defense Company
Job Summary
Join a company where your work directly supports the strength and readiness of the U.S. Navy. As a Foundry Engineer Metallurgy at Bird-Johnson youll play a critical role in producing large-scale high-integrity castings used in marine propulsion systems for defense applications. This is more than a manufacturing role its an opportunity to contribute to national security through advanced materials engineering and continuous process innovation.
At our Pascagoula MS facility youll be part of a legacy brand with over 100 years of excellence in metal casting and naval propulsion. Youll have hands-on involvement with molding melting and casting of bronze and stainless-steel components while driving improvements through lean practices and modern simulation tools. This role offers direct exposure to cutting-edge foundry technology and a path to long-term technical or leadership growth within a defense-focused organization.
We are a veteran-friendly employer committed to supporting those who have served. We deeply value the leadership discipline and technical expertise veterans bring to our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement foundry processes for molding melting and casting of new and legacy products.
Troubleshoot casting issues and initiate corrective actions to maintain product quality and compliance.
Support daily production operations through process routings ERP systems and technical documentation.
Analyze raw material chemistry to generate accurate furnace charges.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to promote safety efficiency and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering quality and operations to meet demanding project requirements.
Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesBasic Requirements
Associates degree in engineering with 5 years of experience in metal casting or foundry-related manufacturing
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Bachelors degree in engineering with 2 years of experience
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Masters degree in engineering with 1 year of experience
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In lieu of a degree 9 years of relevant experience in casting/foundry operations
NOFORN Policy
This position involves access to technical data that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. This position is designated NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals) under U.S. government security regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of bronze alloys and stainless-steel casting practices
Experience with large castings (5T80T) and no-bake molding methods
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
Background in lean manufacturing environments
Proficiency with MAGMA Flo ProCAST or Flow-3D solidification software