Foundry Process Engineer - Culpeper, United States - SNI Financial

    SNI Financial
    SNI Financial Culpeper, United States

    1 month ago

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    Relocation assistance and temporary housing available to out of area jobseekers

    Job Summary:
    As a Process Engineer, your role revolves around crafting, implementing, overseeing, and refining efficient manufacturing procedures and workflows across various departments. You'll be a crucial part of the Foundry Team, providing metallurgical expertise and actively engaging in problem-solving endeavors within a collaborative setting. This position demands continuous improvement, where you'll delve into casting processes and equipment, devising control plans for critical variables while being proactive in addressing challenges.
    Key Responsibilities:

    • Champion safety leadership on the shop floor, setting a visible example.
    • Cultivate mastery of essential processes, equipment, and inputs to develop comprehensive control plans.
    • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive manufacturing excellence initiatives.
    • Lead improvement team meetings and execute Six Sigma projects targeting process and product variation reduction.
    • Train, coach, and inspire personnel in adopting new principles and techniques.
    • Analyze and troubleshoot process issues, focusing on systemic improvements.
    • Contribute to root cause analysis of Quality Complaints and devise preventive action plans.
    • Spearhead Lean Manufacturing initiatives to streamline value stream processes.

    Requirements:

    • Preferably holds a B.S. in Engineering or equivalent, with at least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
    • Previous experience working in a foundry environment
    • Demonstrated problem-solving prowess in the metals manufacturing industry.
    • Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred; certification training available if needed.

    Skills and Knowledge:

    • Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, and Six Sigma methodologies.
    • Familiarity with business and management principles, engineering science, and design techniques.
    • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Effective time management, active listening, critical thinking, and personnel management abilities.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment:

    • Expect standing, stooping, and lifting objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
    • Work environment includes exposure to typical manufacturing settings requiring personal protective equipment.
    • Temperature variations may occur due to external factors and machining processes.