Project/Process Engineer

Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs a variety of engineering assignments in developing and implementing production / processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner. Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems. Recommends and implements improvements and / or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. Monitors assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of a new or modernization of existing production / processing equipment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Design gating, riser and chilling system for aluminum and magnesium aerospace castings to ensure compliance with all customers’ specifications
• In conjunction with tooling engineer and pattern shop personnel, determine the optimum tool design for the manufacturing processes
• Design and determine development samples and trial castings or programs, process and review through all manufacturing, inspection and dimensional departments.
• Interpret inspection results, investigate nonconforming castings and institute corrective action, sample and confirm corrective measures, document and amend process procedures.
• Investigate and resolve production problems.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining part number work instructions for all casting process areas.
• Be familiar with customer and regulatory specifications
• Be familiar with all internal work instructions and forms, and maintain good ISO practices


***These job duties are not all inclusive. The company, from time to time, may require the incumbent to perform additional duties as assigned.***

Requirements EDUCATION: Engineering degree or equivalent college degree

EXPERIENCE: 5 years light alloy aerospace foundry experience

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE INFO
We are really looking for someone who already has experience with non ferrous metals, especially aluminum and most importantly magnesium--a MUST. Also, they need to have the experience with the molding process using sand, not permanent molds.

We are looking for someone who is already experienced. We have plenty that have little to no experience. We want someone who can walk in with minimal or no training. They need to have the sand mold experience. Those are really the main things overall that we are looking for in this candidate.