Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

PROCESS ENGINEER
Myerstown, PA
$75k-$95k
Benefits - Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident / Hospital Indemnity, 401k with employer match, EAP, Vacation Time, 10 paid holidays.

DEFINITION
The Process Engineer for Investment Castings is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the investment casting process, ensuring high-quality metal components are produced efficiently and meet stringent specifications. This role involves process development, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support production and new product introduction.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Technical Director   

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position will not have any direct reports

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
NOTE: An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description.  Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. 

 

• Work in a safe manner with a goal of zero harm.
• Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Design, implement, and refine investment casting processes for various alloys
• Develop gating and riser systems to ensure sound castings with minimal defects
• Establish and maintain process parameters for wax pattern production, shell building, burnout, and metal pouring
• Monitor and analyze casting defects; implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications
• Support metallurgical evaluations and non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements
• Provide technical guidance to foundry operators and technicians
• Troubleshoot issues in wax injection, ceramic shell building, and melting operations
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and cost reduction projects
• Utilize Six Sigma or similar methodologies to improve yield and reduce scrap
• Maintain accurate process documentation, work instructions, and quality records
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management and customers
• Engage with customers and suppliers as needed
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed
• Coordinate with department heads and supervisors in resolving production planning and control issues, as needed
• Communicate project status and progress on a timely basis
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities with other departments and organizations within and outside the organization
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility
• Must have good attendance and be reliable
• All other duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of metal casting processes and other manufacturing processes such as welding, melting and finishing operations. 
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database and graphics programs. 
• Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.   American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in investment casting or foundry operations
• Hands-on experience with ceramic shell systems, induction melting, and alloy solidification
• Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools (e.g., MAGMASOFT, ProCAST)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing for pattern creation
• A combination of education and experience will be considered

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before the employees in the organization, communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and leadership throughout the organization.
• The ability to manage schedules, consider resources, and communicate these needs effectively throughout the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with known limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions related to physical demands:

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear, ascend and descend stairs, ramps, etc., use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please click APPLY NOW and upload your most current resume or you may email your resume to our recruiter,  Christine Hannon at
Please include  PROCESS  on the subject line of any e-mail correspondence. Questions regarding this position can be addressed by email.  Thank you in advance for applying, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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