Process Engineer: Casting Process

Emerge - La Porte, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

La Porte, IN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

This position is responsible for monitoring and improving the vacuum investment casting process, ensuring product integrity, and supporting manufacturing through process control initiatives. The role involves maintaining customer relationships, training technicians, and performing statistical analysis to enhance process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing in the processing of castings through all operations.
• Maintain customer relationships through joint resolution of issues.
• Review specifications and work instructions for mold wrap, mold preheat, casting, and post-cast cooling processes.
• Train and accredit departmental casting technicians.
• Provide direction to manufacturing in the event of interrupted or incomplete processing of material.
• Guide Maintenance and Instrumentation technicians on acceptable repair and calibration for process acceptance.
• Conduct statistical analysis to ensure control of key input variables and determine future variables.
• Maintain and improve process records.
• Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
• Serve as the quality designee for releasing equipment to production after prescribed testing.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, preferably in Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum of three years' experience in molten metal processing, preferably in precision casting processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with third party quality system accreditation programs (e.g. ISO, Nadcap).
• Familiarity with nickel-based super-alloy metallurgy.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a self-directed or team environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis including statistical tools (Mini-Tab, SAS JMP, SAS EG, etc.).
• Certified in Six Sigma with a minimum of a green belt.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Experience with statistical data analysis.
• Experience in synchronous manufacturing and Kaizens.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off