{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bb045db7ec5e686565ae9e4b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb045db7ec5e686565ae9e4b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb045db7ec5e686565ae9e4b","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Description:\nAbout Tech Castings:\nTech Castings is a leader in Aerospace Investment Casting with a steadfast commitment to investing in the best business tools and equipment available. We have grown revenue in every year of our existence since 2011, working with OEM’s including GE Aerospace, Rolls Royce and Honeywell, and recently completed a 5-million-dollar expansion.\nPosition Summary\nThe Investment Casting Process Engineer supports the development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for precision aerospace components produced via the investment casting method. Working closely with senior engineers and production leadership, this role focuses on process stability, casting quality, and continuous improvement across wax, shell, vacuum and air casting, and finishing operations with a primary emphasis on nickel and cobalt-based superalloy systems.\nKey Responsibilities\nProcess Support & Optimization\nSupport development and validation of casting processes for new and existing aerospace components, including gating/riser design, shell system parameters, and vacuum melt/pour parameters\nMaintain and update process control plans, work instructions, and inspection criteria\nAssist in root cause analysis and corrective action for casting defects common to superalloy systems shrinkage porosity, hot tearing, grain defects, ceramic inclusion, and surface oxidation\nTrack and analyze scrap and rework data to identify yield improvement opportunities\nTechnical & Production Support\nProvide engineering support to wax, shell, vacuum furnace, and finishing operations on a day-to-day basis\nTroubleshoot process deviations related to dimensional non-conformance, surface finish, and metallurgical properties\nInterface with metallurgical lab for chemistry verification, microstructure review, and mechanical property evaluation (tensile, stress rupture, hardness)\nSupport fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) and X-ray review processes\nNew Product Introduction (NPI)\nParticipate in design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews for new aerospace castings\nAssist in quoting new parts for customers including cost estimating, specification review, gating design, and tooling requirements\nAssist in developing tooling specifications and coordinating wax die design, build, and qualification with tooling suppliers\nSupport first article inspection (FAI) and AS9102 documentation packages\nQuality & Compliance\nSupport NADCAP and AS9100 audit preparation and surveillance activities\nMaintain familiarity with customer-specific requirements and aerospace material specifications (AMS, PWA, GE, Rolls-Royce, etc.)\nAssist with SPC implementation and control chart monitoring for critical casting parameters\nContinuous Improvement\nParticipate in Lean and Kaizen events within the foundry\nContribute to PFMEA updates and process risk reviews\nCollaborate with maintenance on PM programs for vacuum induction melting (VIM) furnaces, autoclaves, and shell room equipment\nRequirements:\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field\n1–4 years of experience in investment casting, precision casting, or aerospace manufacturing (internship or co-op experience in a foundry environment considered)\nBasic understanding of superalloy metallurgy (nickel- and cobalt-based alloys, solidification behavior, oxidation resistance)\nFamiliarity with GD&T and CMM-based and/or laser dimensional inspection\nFamiliarity with casting and machining blueprints\nCapability in 3D drawing, component design, and model editing (i.e. SolidWorks)\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nPreferred\nHands-on experience with vacuum induction and air melting operations\nBasic understanding of superalloy metallurgy (nickel- and cobalt-based alloys, solidification behavior, oxidation resistance)\nFamiliarity with ceramic shell systems used in superalloy casting (zircon face coats, alumina/silica backup systems)\nExposure to NADCAP or AS9100 quality environments\nSix Sigma Green Belt or coursework toward certification\nWork Environment\nThis position operates in both office and active foundry settings. Regular exposure to vacuum furnace operations, high-temperature environments, ceramic particulate, and chemical shell materials is expected. Full PPE compliance is required. Occasional travel to customer facilities or suppliers may be required.\nCompetencies\nDetail-oriented with solid organizational and documentation habits\nEagerness to develop deep technical expertise in superalloy casting\nCollaborative mindset with ability to work across engineering, quality, and production teams\nAbility to communicate technical findings clearly to both engineers and operators","company":"Tech Castings","rawCompany":"tech castings","city":"Shirley","state":"IN","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T20:13:39.150Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"331529","title":"Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)","slug":"other-nonferrous-metal-foundries-except-die-casting"},{"code":"331512","title":"Steel Investment Foundries","slug":"steel-investment-foundries"},{"code":"331523","title":"Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries","slug":"nonferrous-metal-die-casting-foundries"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Description:\nAbout Tech Castings:\nTech Castings is a leader in Aerospace Investment Casting with a steadfast commitment to investing in the best business tools and equipment available. We have grown revenue in every year of our existence since 2011, working with OEM’s including GE Aerospace, Rolls Royce and Honeywell, and recently completed a 5-million-dollar expansion.\nPosition Summary\nThe Investment Casting Process Engineer supports the development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for precision aerospace components produced via the investment casting method. 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