Foundry Engineer

Position: FOUNDRY ENGINEER

FOUNDRY ENGINEER

Torrance Casting, Inc.

Torrance Casting, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Torrance Casting, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$69,000.00/yr - $/yr

The Foundry Engineer is responsible for the design of gating systems and assisting in the direction and participation of activities in the Pattern Shop. This position is an integral member of the Production Design Team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Design gating systems for new and existing jobs through the utilization of modeling and simulation software.
• Implement and maintain the Process Control Program to consistently produce castings and continually meet customer quality requirements.
• Work with customers, internal and external pattern shops, and internal teams to design and develop new tooling.
• Assist management in corrective action to casting quality problems as they relate to process controls, and/or to ensure that corrective actions do not adversely impact process controls.
• In concert with the Supervisor, coordinate and prioritize pattern shop workflow and direct staff to maximize effectiveness.
• Assist management in the.
• Seek out, identify, and communicate process changes to improve productivity, quality, cost, health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Troubleshoot and implement lean manufacturing concepts promoting a more efficient and effective operation.
• Ensure the ERP program is up-to-date with the most current tooling information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology, Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment.

Required Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

Knowledge

• Expert-level knowledge of CAD & CAM
• Increasing knowledge of foundry processes, tooling design, and construction
• Growing understanding of pattern shop operations and best practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office components including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Working knowledge of design parameters for converting fabrications or machined parts to castings
• Knowledge of how to use relevant information systems to perform the job

Skills

• Strong written and planning skills
• Good listening and oral communication skills
• Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Strong project management skills:
  Ability to analyze, evaluate, monitor, design, develop, and implement projects
• Strong computer skills: MS Office, ERP, modeling, and simulation programs
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Solid problem-solving skills to identify and resolve in a timely manner

Abilities

• Committed to “getting the job done right” no matter how long it takes
• Team oriented, ethical, and trustworthy
• Able to develop realistic goals
• Able to balance multiple tasks
• Able to adapt to and embrace change

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• talk on the phone 10% of the day
sit 40% of the day
• stand 20% of the day or for extended periods
• walk, bend, twist, reach, pull
• finger dexterity: ability to make coordinated, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a generally pleasant office working environment 90% of the time. The work is not physically demanding, though long periods of standing and some heavy lifting (5-100 lbs.) are necessary. This position also works in the foundry and pattern shop 10% of the time and is exposed to environmental hazards such as: loud noise, dust, and dirt, coal tar pitch, silica, vapors, and chemicals.

TYPICAL

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT

Employees will be required to wear steel toe safety shoes, eye, and hearing protection as needed.

Torrance Casting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Mining

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