MIC - Process Engineer

Description

DEFINITION

The Process Engineer for Investment Castings is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the investment casting process, ensuring high-quality metal components are produced efficiently and meet stringent specifications. This role involves process development, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support production and new product introduction.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to the Operations Manager

SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position will not have any direct reports

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

NOTE: An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Work in a safe manner with a goal of zero harm.
• Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Design, implement, and refine investment casting processes for various alloys

• Develop gating and riser systems to ensure sound castings with minimal defects
• Establish and maintain process parameters for wax pattern production, shell building, burnout, and metal pouring
• Monitor and analyze casting defects; implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications
• Support metallurgical evaluations and non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements
• Provide technical guidance to foundry operators and technicians
• Troubleshoot issues in wax injection, ceramic shell building, and melting operations
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and cost reduction projects
• Utilize Six Sigma or similar methodologies to improve yield and reduce scrap
• Maintain accurate process documentation, work instructions, and quality records
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management and customers
• Engage with customers and suppliers as needed
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed
• Coordinate with department heads and supervisors in resolving production planning and control issues, as needed

• Communicate project status and progress on a timely basis
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities with other departments and organizations within and outside the organization
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility
• Must have good attendance and be reliable
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of metal casting processes and other manufacturing processes such as welding, melting and finishing operations.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database and graphics programs.
• Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in investment casting or foundry operations
• Hands-on experience with ceramic shell systems, induction melting, and alloy solidification
• Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools (e.g., MAGMASOFT, ProCAST)
• Excellent problem-solving and…