Process Improvement Engineering

Improves manufacturing processes, investigates production defects, implements corrective actions, and supports quality engineering initiatives to reduce scrap, increase efficiency, and improve product quality in a metal casting environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Manufacturing exposure or experience in process engineering, quality engineering, or production improvement.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production operations, and quality control principles.

• Experience or academic training in root cause analysis and manufacturing problem-solving methodologies.

• Understanding of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization techniques.

• Ability to analyze manufacturing data, defect rates, and production performance metrics.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation, technical specifications, and work instructions.

Preferred Skills

• 1–5 years of experience in manufacturing, metal casting, metals processing, quality engineering, or process engineering.

• Experience in aluminum casting, foundry operations, or metal manufacturing.

• Knowledge of casting defects, process variation, and scrap reduction techniques.

• Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements and corrective actions.

• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability studies.

• Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R).

• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis techniques.

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001.

• Experience conducting internal, external, or supplier quality audits.

• Knowledge of supplier quality management, inspection procedures, and manufacturing testing.

• Experience supporting new product introduction and manufacturing process development.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, product quality, and scrap reduction.

• Investigate production defects and manufacturing issues to determine root causes.

• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring quality problems.

• Review production data, defect rates, scrap levels, and process performance metrics to identify trends.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, process consistency, and product quality.

• Work with production supervisors, operators, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing process issues.

• Evaluate manufacturing procedures and recommend adjustments to improve process performance.

• Support the introduction of new products and customer projects by establishing manufacturing processes and quality requirements.

• Perform process evaluations, capability studies, and quality data analysis as required.

• Assist with implementing statistical process controls and manufacturing inspection methods.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, quality documentation, and process records.

• Support Quality Management System requirements and applicable manufacturing certifications.

• Prepare for and participate in internal, external, and supplier quality audits.

• Investigate supplier quality issues and support corrective action activities.

• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, pattern shops, and engineering departments to resolve manufacturing and quality concerns.

• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented process improvements and corrective actions.

• Support manufacturing inspection, testing, and product conformance activities.

• Maintain documentation of process changes, quality investigations, and continuous improvement results.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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