Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager (Foundry)

Location: Iowa

Salary: $150K - $160K

Bonus: $15K - $25K

Compensation: $160K - $185K

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Position Summary

The Engineering Manager in a metal foundry oversees all engineering activities related to casting operations, process optimization, equipment performance, and product quality. This role ensures efficient production, continuous improvement, and compliance with safety and environmental standards while leading a team of engineers and technical staff.

• Lead and manage the engineering team, including process, mechanical, and quality engineers
• Oversee foundry processes such as melting, molding, casting, and finishing to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase yield, reduce scrap, and lower production costs
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues and improve throughput
• Ensure proper design and optimization of tooling, gating systems, and casting methods
• Monitor and improve metallurgical quality, including alloy composition and heat treatment processes
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and production challenges
• Manage capital projects, including equipment upgrades and new technology implementation
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Support new product development and customer requirements, including feasibility assessments and process design
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering and production performance
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation