Foundry Engineer

• Review and provide input on product and tool design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, manufacturability and cost effectiveness
• Educate process operators on proper procedures and process control. Develop lean manufacturing methods throughout the facility.
• Develop/design rigging systems, fixtures, tooling, gages
• Provide support for the production floor by troubleshooting problems in a timely manner
• Develop and document operating instructions that maintain process control
• Work closely with Quality Team to monitor key performance metrics, analyze data by applying statistical tools and identify opportunities for improvement
• Actively participate in product/process continuous improvement team activities and provide teams with statistical tool support; assist operation management in developing manufacturing work standards
• Develop operating methods, unique equipment or recommend modification to existing equipment to support improved effectiveness
• Utilize the appropriate process analysis, improvement, controls, communication and training tools to meet improvement goals
• Provide data to define and resolve customer issues
• Utilize top-of-the-line technologies to improve foundry practice
• Must have experience utilizing CAD Creo, Solidworks or similar design and dimensional modeling programs
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned

B.S. in related engineering discipline is required. Two (2)-to-five (5) years of manufacturing experience is preferred. Must have experience with Microsoft Office Products. Other Position Demands or Requirements: Must have proven troubleshooting, process improvement capabilities, and excellent project management skills. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a strong desire to be on the shop floor. Must have process capability skills (CP/CPK). Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of engineers, managers, customers, vendors and employees. Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Spends 75% of time in factory environment, exposed to heat, dust, fumes and noise of operations. Must be able to appropriately wear all safety required items including shoes, protective eyewear and hearing protection.