Job Title:
Foundry Process Engineer

Company: SNI Financial

Location: Culpeper, VA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job 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. Youll 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 youll 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 environmentDemonstrated 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.