Process Engineer

Foundry Process Engineer / Process Owner (DS/SX Casting)-Directional Solidification (DS) and Single Crystal (SX) Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits (Day 1) + Relocation Assistance Are you a Process Engineer with experience in vacuum investment casting, directional solidification (DS), or single crystal (SX) casting? Our client, a global aerospace manufacturing organization, is seeking a technical leader to own and optimize critical casting processes used in the production of advanced turbine engine components. This is a highly visible engineering role where you will serve as the primary technical authority for vacuum induction melting (VIM) and DS/SX casting operations, driving process improvements, product quality, and manufacturing excellence within a world-class aerospace foundry environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as process owner for VIM and DS/SX casting operations Optimize thermal profiles, withdrawal rates, and solidification parameters Drive improvements in casting yield, productivity, and quality Investigate and eliminate metallurgical and microstructural defects Ensure compliance with aerospace customer requirements and internal process controls Support continuous improvement initiatives through statistical analysis and data-driven decision making Collaborate with quality, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve process performance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline 3+ years of engineering experience within a vacuum investment casting environment Strong understanding of physical metallurgy, solidification kinetics, dendritic growth, and nickel-based superalloys Experience with vacuum melting, induction furnaces, and high-temperature casting equipment Familiarity with NDT evaluation, grain structure analysis, crystal orientation measurements, and metallurgical inspections Experience utilizing Minitab, Excel, and process analysis tools Aerospace, turbine blade, vane, or superalloy casting experience highly preferred Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a globally recognized aerospace manufacturer supporting major OEM engine programs Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and complex high-performance materials High-impact role with significant technical ownership and career growth potential Competitive compensation package Comprehensive medical benefits 401(k) with company contribution Generous PTO Relocation assistance available #J-18808-Ljbffr Adecco