Foundry Engineer

Position Summary: 

This role is responsible for providing technical foundry expertise and oversight for the foundry operation at OS Kelly. This foundry is located in Springfield, Ohio. This is a full-time on-site role. 

Main Responsibilities:

· Provide leadership for gray iron, no-bake foundry processes, including sand, core making, molding, melting, pouring, blasting and sand reclamation.

· Establish and implement documented process procedures for the manufacture of gray iron piano plates, and auxiliary equipment.

· Lead continuous improvement activities in the foundry to reduce scrap and rework, improve productivity, deliver costs savings, address safety concerns, and improve overall piano plate quality.

· Actively manage existing patterns and review the latest pattern construction technology for incorporation into the design and specification of patterns under repair or construction. 

· Keep pattern shop facilities up to date to accommodate new processes to improve plate quality.

· Project manager for small to medium size process equipment and facilities projects, and continuous improvement activities.

· Direct troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities, and ensure all work completed by maintenance personnel and contractors in the foundry is done in a safe and efficient manner.

· Foster a team environment, and work with production personnel to ensure the facility and equipment are operating safely and efficiently, and uptime of equipment is improved.

· Effectively plan and implement shutdown activities in July and December.

· Remain knowledgeable of changes, trends and technology in the foundry and metal finishing industry. 

Qualifications, education and experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent

· Training and/or experience working in a foundry environment

· Minimum of 1-2 years of process engineering experience in a foundry environment

· Understanding of no bake process

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical instructions, and operations manuals

· Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to work independently

· Proficiency with MS Office applications, and CAD design software