Where is the Foundry Process Engineer role at General Foundry Service based?

This role is based in San Leandro, CA.

What degree is required for the Foundry Process Engineer role at General Foundry Service?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 3 years, Associate + 6 years.

How many years of experience does this Foundry Process Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

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Foundry Process Engineer

General Foundry Service · San Leandro, CAyesterdayverified 4 h ago

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Manage aluminum foundry processes from gating design and simulation through melting, molding and pouring, plus continuous improvement.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Exposure to five casting processes (sand, plaster, investment, permanent mold) with gating simulation in one small foundry

Might not be for you. 80% floor work, and the focus is metal casting rather than polymers

Mostly at the benchGeneralist BS acceptable

Adjacent materials role:Aluminum foundry process engineer: gating design & simulation, melting, molding, core making, pouring, ingot control (metal casting, not polymer)

Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 3+ yrs
Industry: General manufacturing
Role: Process Engineering

Materials

aluminum70 roles

Benefits

profit sharing

Role details

General Foundry Service is a high mix, low volume aluminum foundry with 5 complementary casting processes (2 types of sand, plaster, investment & permanent mold), and a machine shop specializing in precision components for various industries including medical, biotech, robotics, military, semi-con. and gps device. We are looking for a Foundry Process Engineer.

Overall Job: C

ontribute and help manage the team responsible for the overall operations in the pattern shop, foundry & cleaning room (including but not limited to): gating design & simulation, NPI, engineering trouble shooting, safety, quality of product, productivity, scheduling/planning, purchasing, work flow, continuous improvement, etc.

Job Responsibilities/Requirements

Efficiently help multiple foundry processes/departments, while understanding internal deadlines and requirements.

Understanding of foundry industry best practices from metal handling to mold making.

Create clear and concise work order instructions for team members.

Review work order instructions; recommend and implement changes when needed.

Translating previous learnings into suggestions/ideas to improve jobs/foundry operations (continuous improvement).

Understand documentation required for each job, experience working in an ISO environment; production and quality requirements/logs/work orders.

Consistently maintain/promote a safe, clean, lean and collaborative work atmosphere.

Ability to work independently while maintaining a high attention to detail.

Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in field of application preferred, with at least 3+ years of experience

Associate’s degree in field of application, with at least 6+ years of experience

A complete & proven understanding of the foundry (sand, die or permanent mold) processes/environment: ingot control, melting, molding, creating cores, pouring, remove gates, etc.

Computer literacy, good verbal and written communication

Patternmaking, gating/rigging & simulation experience a plus

All applicants must be U.S. persons. Working mix is around 20% office / 80% floor. Compensation for Foundry Process Engineer is based on skills & experience. General Foundry Service offers medical, dental & vision insurance. Company offers profit sharing/retirement plan, 401K, paid vacations, paid holidays, paid sick leave & other benefits. Specific opportunity is full time.