Foundry Engineer

• Design gating systems for new and existing jobs through the utilization of modeling and simulation software.
• Implement and maintain the Process Control Program to consistently produce castings and continually meet customer quality requirements.
• Work with customers internal and external pattern shops and internal teams to design and develop new tooling.
• Assist management in corrective action to casting quality problems as they relate to process controls and/or to ensure that corrective actions do not adversely impact process controls.
• In concert with the Supervisor coordinate and prioritize pattern shop workflow and direct staff to maximize effectiveness.
• Assist management in the development of new processes or process upgrades.
• Seek out identify and communicate process changes to improve productivity quality cost health safety and environmental performance.
• Troubleshoot and implement lean manufacturing concepts promoting a more efficient and effective operation.
• Ensure the ERP program is up-to-date with the most current tooling information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Expert-level knowledge of CAD & CAM
• Increasing knowledge of foundry processes tooling design and construction
• Growing understanding of pattern shop operations and best practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office components including Outlook Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of design parameters for converting fabrications or machined parts to castings
• Knowledge of how to use relevant information systems to perform the job

• Strong written and planning skills
• Good listening and oral communication skills
• Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Strong project management skills: Ability to analyze evaluate monitor design develop and implement projects
• Strong computer skills: MS Office ERP modeling and simulation programs
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Solid problem-solving skills to identify and resolve in a timely manner

• Committed to getting the job done right no matter how long it takes
• Team oriented ethical and trustworthy
• Able to develop realistic goals
• Able to balance multiple tasks
• Able to adapt to and embrace change

• talk on the phone 10% of the day
• sit 40% of the day
• stand 20% of the day or for extended periods
• walk bend twist reach pull
• finger dexterity: ability to make coordinated repeated movements of the fingers hands and wrists.

Enjoy a generally pleasant office working environment 90% of the time. The work is not physically demanding though long periods of standing and some heavy lifting (5-100 lbs.) are necessary. This position also works in the foundry and pattern shop 10% of the time and is exposed to environmental hazards such as: loud noise dust and dirt coal tar pitch silica vapors and chemicals.

Required Experience:

IC