What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casting Engineer position at D.W. Clark?
Casting Process Engineer
Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering
D.W. Clark casts engineered components for critical infrastructure and defense. Our mission is to advance how castings are made and the systems they make possible and our team members are central in our ability to achieve this. We are leveraging technology to build the most efficient and capable casting operation as part of an essential effort to revitalize US manufacturing. We are committed to providing a work environment that our team members can excel in and are proud to be a part of.
We are seeking a talented team member for our Casting Engineer team. You will be responsible for supporting production and casting process design across multiple operations from layout through machining. Your role will include pre-production modeling and simulation, 3D printed component design, developing and implementing manufacturing methods, process improvement, and supporting company growth initiatives. The candidate applying for this position is someone who excels in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail, well organized, excellent computer skills, and is hands-on oriented. They will have a strong work ethic and are motivated by producing high quality and efficient work.
D.W. Clark casts components with the centrifugal and static processes using fixed and 3D printed tooling for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. Cast metals include steels, stainless, nickel, cobalt, and specialty alloys. We are seeking a motivated Engineer to be a part of a growing team, leveraging technology in casting advanced components.
D.W. Clark offers a great work environment, opportunities for growth, and benefits including paid holidays, vacation, 401k match retirement plan, health care, and dental.
Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week
Responsibilities
- New product introduction casting layout modeling with CAD software
- Model casting simulations to optimize manufacturability while meeting design requirements
- Design 3D printed tooling components
- Develop and implement manufacturing methods, work instructions, and standards for improvements to quality and efficiency
- Convert legacy tooling to 3D printing process
- Support equipment operation, maintenance, planning, and implementation
- Utilize software including spreadsheets, ERP, and custom built applications to store designs, deliver instructions, collect data, and analyze results.
- Perform dimensional and visual part inspections
- Diagnose, document, and resolve quality issues related to production and maintenance
- Support and work closely with production team members improve workflow
Qualifications
- Experience in castings, foundry, metallurgy, machining, or metals manufacturing
- Experience in running casting simulations is preferred
- Proficiency in common CAD software packages, ability to model with CAD software accurately and efficiently
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting 2D prints along with quality requirements, specifications, and customer documentation
- Desire to continuously learn and seek improvement
- Strong attention to detail, tendency to thoroughly check details
- Ability to operate, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous situations
- Highly organized
- Ability to diagnose and problem solve
- Communicate across multiple levels
- Excels in a face-paced environment, balances working across a broad scope
- Knowledge of quality control systems
- Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred
- US Citizenship or qualified Permanent Residency is required due to government contracts