Foundry Engineer

Position Summary

The Foundry Engineer will play a key role in advancing foundry engineering capabilities, improving manufacturing processes, and supporting operational performance. This position will leverage strong technical expertise to develop and implement solutions that optimize productivity, maximize asset utilization, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing costs.

Working closely with foundry leadership and operations teams, the Foundry Engineer will lead critical projects focused on process improvements, technology upgrades, and operational efficiencies. This role offers broad exposure to multiple areas of foundry engineering, including metallurgy, casting simulation, lost foam, green sand DISA molding, tooling design, equipment, facility layout, quality, and manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and translating engineering concepts into measurable operational results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of foundry engineering, manufacturing processes, and daily operations.

• Lead and manage engineering projects focused on improving production throughput, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

• Identify opportunities to optimize equipment utilization, manufacturing processes, and overall operational effectiveness.

• Provide technical support to daily foundry operations through problem identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Support capital investment projects, including project prioritization, planning, execution, and tracking.

• Apply manufacturing engineering tools and methodologies, including:

  • Project Management

  • PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

  • Equipment Qualification

  • Capacity Analysis

  • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and manufacturing technology upgrades.

• Perform other related engineering and operational responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Foundry or Industrial Technologies, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.

• Relevant experience in a foundry or metal casting manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with DISA molding equipment and processes.

• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to identify and implement practical engineering solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing capital projects and manufacturing engineering initiatives.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Adaptability and the ability to respond effectively to changing business and manufacturing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable projects and measurable results.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.

• Familiarity with engineering design and modeling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Magma.

• A proactive, hands-on approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Pay Details: $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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