AFMW - Project Engineer

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that support the production of high-quality castings using both sand molding and investment casting processes. The role serves as a technical bridge between engineering, tooling, metallurgy, manufacturing, quality, and customers, ensuring successful delivery of new product introductions, process improvements, and cost‑reduction initiatives.

• Work safely with a goal of zero harm.
• Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental rules, and regulations.
• Design, implement, and refine casting processes for various alloys.
• Develop gating and riser systems to ensure sound castings with minimal defects.
• Establish and maintain process parameters throughout the foundry operation.
• Monitor and analyze casting defects and 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.
• Maintain accurate process documentation, work instructions, and quality records.
• Aid in formulating quotes for new projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and cross‑functional communication with customers and suppliers.
• Engage with customers and suppliers as needed.
• Collaborate with department heads and supervisors to resolve production planning and control issues.
• Communicate project status and progress on a timely basis.
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities with other departments and organizations.
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Maintain good attendance and reliability.
• Support similar engineering functions at the investment casting facility.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of foundry operations experience.
• Hands‑on experience with molding systems, induction melting, and alloy solidification.
• Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools (e.g., MAGMASOFT, ProCAST).
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing for pattern creation.
• Knowledge of metal casting processes and related manufacturing processes such as welding, melting, and finishing operations.
• Critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English sufficient to perform duties.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, senior managers, employees, customers, suppliers, and leadership.
• Proficiency in managing schedules and resources.
• Ability to perform job functions after reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

The employee frequently walks, sits, talks, hears, ascends and descends stairs or ramps, uses hands to handle objects, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.

Typical vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.

Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.