Corporate Casting Technical Director

Strategic Oversight of Casting Operations: - Owensboro, KY

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Owensboro, KY

About the position

The Corporate Casting Technical Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the technical aspects of aluminum casting operations across multiple manufacturing mills. This role focuses on optimizing casting processes, particularly billet casting, while ensuring quality and innovation in all casting operations. The director will collaborate with senior management, engineering teams, production, and quality control departments to maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety in casting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate-level leadership and oversight of all aluminum casting operations, including billet casting, in multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and implement corporate-wide casting strategies, process improvements, and technology adoption to drive quality, efficiency, and consistency across all plants.
• Lead the development and standardization of casting processes, ensuring that best practices are followed and are in line with industry standards.
• Spearhead the optimization of billet casting operations across all plants, ensuring that the process delivers high-quality billets with minimal defects.
• Provide technical expertise in billet casting technologies, such as direct chill (DC) casting and continuous casting, to enhance yield, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality.
• Work closely with plant engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to billet production.
• Ensure that all aluminum castings, particularly billets, meet or exceed customer specifications and industry standards by setting up rigorous quality control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across casting processes, focusing on reducing defects, improving efficiency, and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Work with the Quality Control team to establish and maintain consistent metrics for billet quality, and ensure data-driven decisions are made to drive improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience), preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aluminum casting or related manufacturing processes, with at least 5 years of direct experience in billet casting operations.
• Proven track record of managing and optimizing billet casting technologies (e.g., direct chill casting, continuous casting) at a corporate level.
• Demonstrated experience in managing technical teams and improving manufacturing processes across multiple sites or plants.
• Strong background in quality control, process optimization, and continuous improvement in casting operations.

Nice-to-haves

• In-depth knowledge of billet casting techniques and the associated machinery and equipment.
• Strong understanding of aluminum casting processes, quality control procedures, and industry safety standards.
• Proficiency in manufacturing process modeling, quality control systems, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and performance-based bonuses.