What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casting Engineer position at Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd?
Optimize casting processes to produce high-quality metal components. This involves ensuring the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of casting operations while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The Casting Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and support the overall manufacturing goals of the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaboration in design and development for sand & permanent mold casting processes for new and existing products.
- Optimize sand molds and cores to ensure high-quality castings.
- Collaborate with design engineers to review product designs and recommend modifications for manufacturability.
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
- Oversee the production process, including mold preparation, pouring, and finishing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve casting defects and production issues.
- Maintain and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to production staff.
- Review engineering prints for accuracy and putting in change requests when necessary.
- Participate in implementing new methods and systems, including preparing documentation, designing and installing new equipment, conducting training for others, and designing tests to evaluate new methods.
- Identify areas of safety improvement and implement solutions to reduce injuries or accidents.
- Evaluate areas of quality improvement and implement solutions to reduce waste.
- Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sand and permanent mold casting or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of casting processes, materials, and equipment.
- Proficiency in CAD software and casting simulation tools will have an advantage but not mandatory.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- 50% travel (if not located in Iowa).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Standard office environment
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
- Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach
- Ability to work extended hours sitting at a computer
- Some Travel may be required
