Foundry Process Engineer - Culpeper, United States - SNI Financial

Description

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.