Job Summary

• • Implement, improve and administer melt, molding and laboratory operating procedures and work instructions to produce iron that meets and exceeds all customer and process specifications in a cost effective manner.
  • Responsible for specifying of all incoming materials associated with melt, molding and pouring processes and for the quality of such materials.
  • Implement and administer all policies associated with the sand systems to produce castings that meet and exceeds all customer and process specifications in a cost effective manner.
  • Define heat treat instructions to produce iron that meets all customer and process specifications.
  • Responsible for all material certifications required by customers or internal procedures.
  • Assist in design and implementation of new technology associated with process control and casting metallurgical properties.
  • Assist in continuous education for technicians, supervisors, managers and personnel that have a direct impact in the quality of the castings.
  • Monitor processes and establish actions plans in areas where is needed.
  • Maintaining all lab and metallurgical testing equipment.
  • Comply and champion with the Quality Policy. .
  • Operates as a key contact for customer and raw materials, testing and value added suppliers monitoring performance and developing products and better processes.
  • Data collection and application of data science to solve manufacturing problems in any department (molding, core room, melt, etc.).
  • Utilize statistical methods to identify the root cause of problems and create/evaluate solution alternatives.

• • Ferrous metallurgy.
  • Basic Material Characterization.
  • Thermal Analysis.
  • Proficiency in statistics.
  • Ability to code in R and/or Python
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to apply logic and deductive reasoning in order to recommend alternative solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, in a team-oriented environment.
  • Highly detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes information effectively.
  • Demonstrated history of: taking initiative, ability to handle multiple priorities, meeting commitments and propose creative solutions to problems to achieve business results.
  • High level of energy, personal accountability and integrity.
  • PC-based computing experience (Word, Excel, and Power Point) is essential.
  • Working knowledge and demonstrated application of Lean Six Sigma tools.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents, such as Material Specifications, MSDS sheets, procedures and work instructions, and other related documents.

• • B.S. Metallurgy or Material Science and Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
  • Prior experience in a grey or ductile iron foundry experience is preferred. 
  • Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement certification training (preferred but not required).