Process Engineer

Company: Seneca Foundry, Inc.
Location: Webster City
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

This position is responsible developing production and quality processes for current and new castings, providing short lead time quality samples to the customer. -A primary responsibility would be to create detailed and accurate dimensional layouts of sampled castings for the customers approval prior to production by utilizing a 3D scanner and applicable software. -The Process Engineer will follow the casting during the entire manufacturing process, documenting production and quality processes to stabilize the procedures for future repeatable production.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for improving and maintaining the casting sampling process that will ensure quality tooling, cores, molds, and finished castings
Responsible for accurate, detailed documentation on sample castings produced
Using root cause analysis, identify and solve problems to reduce or eliminate scrap defects on samples and current production castings, make appropriate changes to correct root cause problems
Responsible for casting dimensional layout process utilizing 3D scanner and software, ensuring detailed and accurate information is provided to the customer for dimensional approval of samples produced
Ability to read, understand, and create drawings, prints, and models of castings
Utilize SolidWorks and Polyworks software
Create and revise work instructions to ensure repeatable production for quality castings
Develop fixtures and gauges to ensure operator safety, improve efficiencies, and ensure castings meet customer specifications
Assist Quality Manager with maintaining an ISO certifiable quality/business system
Cross Train with and be able to fill in as Quality Technician

Job Specifications
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design Technology, or CAD related
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to use and understand Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must be able to use and understand modeling and drawing software programs
Demonstrate organizational skills, time management, and have a talent for managing details

Organization Structure and Interface
This position reports directly to the President. -This position will work closely with the Sales Engineer, Foundry Supervisors, Quality Manager, Quality Technician, Scheduler, all operation employees, and customers.

Mental and Physical Requirements
This position must be able to interact and effectively communicate with employees at all levels. -Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and frequently work with his/her hands. -Must be able to walk, lift, and bend to perform all essential job functions. -Must be able to learn new software and technology changes.

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