Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer you will play a key role in ensuring the production of specification-compliant high-quality ductile iron castings through the effective application of foundry process knowledge and advanced metrology techniques. This position combines hands-on manufacturing support with data-driven problem solving to identify process variation prevent defects evaluate tooling performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Operations Metallurgy Engineering Pattern Shop Maintenance suppliers and customers you will help strengthen quality performance reduce scrap and support operational excellence in a dynamic foundry environment.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Maintain and continuously improve quality controls across melting molding core making pouring shakeout finishing and machining processes to ensure consistent casting performance.
• Utilize metrology tools and measurement systems including CMMs 3D scanners optical equipment and inspection methods to verify product conformance and monitor tooling condition.
• Investigate casting defects dimensional variation and process abnormalities by applying structured problem-solving methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Develop implement and sustain process controls inspection standards reaction plans measurement systems and acceptance criteria that support product quality and operational reliability.
• Lead and support corrective and preventive action activities validate solutions and partner with cross-functional teams to drive scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer quality requirements including complaint resolution PPAP/FAI activities containment actions and new product introduction processes.
• Contribute to Quality Management System effectiveness through documentation audits training standard work development and supplier quality collaboration.

Who You Are:
You consistently apply knowledge experience and sound judgment to make informed decisions and solve complex problems. You build strong partnerships and work collaboratively across functions to achieve shared objectives. You readily adapt your approach in response to new information changing conditions and evolving business needs. You analyze data and situations carefully identify root causes and implement practical solutions that improve quality performance and results.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of foundry manufacturing quality and metrology experience.
• Experience in manufacturing quality process engineering or a related technical discipline with a strong focus on measurement systems and process improvement.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies including corrective and preventive actions statistical process control capability analysis failure mode and effects analysis measurement system analysis and control plans.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and mechanical inspection requirements.
• Ability to analyze data communicate technical findings effectively and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
  Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications.
• Ability to work regularly in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment while adhering to established safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting ductile iron gray iron or other foundry casting operations including green sand manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of ductile iron metallurgy sand systems core assembly melt treatment processes solidification principles and casting defect analysis.
• Experience supporting PPAP FAI customer quality requirements customer portals and ISO 9001 audit activities.
• Experience utilizing coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) 3D scanning technologies and metrology software such as PC-DMIS Calypso PolyWorks or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with advanced metrology practices tooling qualification and measurement system optimization in a manufacturing environment.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and provide competitive benefits and development opportunities designed to support your physical mental financial and social wellbeing. Through comprehensive benefit programs learning resources employee resource groups recognition programs and career growth opportunities we are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals while maintaining balance in your personal life.

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