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Additionally, the position is responsible for new product development, cost reduction initiatives, and the implementation of automation processes.\r\nKey Job Accountabilities:Develop and optimize conventional and equiaxed superalloy casting parameters to achieve the desired grain structure, orientation, and defect-free castings. Define and control key process variables, including withdrawal rate, thermal gradient, mold preheat temperature, and solidification conditions, to ensure consistent casting quality and performance.\r\nSupport tooling, mold design, and ceramic shell development for conventional casting applications.\r\nPerform metallurgical evaluations, including grain structure analysis, microstructure examination, and phase verification using SEM, EDS, and optical microscopy.\r\nPrepare and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures in compliance with aerospace and industry standards.\r\nCollaborate with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve process issues, improving yield and reducing scrap. Lead investment casting development projects focused on defect reduction, process stabilization, and yield improvement.\r\nTo drive continuous improvement initiatives in process automation, grain size control, and energy efficiency for champion sustainability and lean manufacturing initiatives focused on energy savings and waste reduction.\r\nParticipate in new product introduction (NPI) projects involving advanced superalloy materials and casting technologies.\r\nSupport cost analysis, technical reviews, and quality specification assessments for casting operations. Apply strong knowledge of casting metallurgy, gating systems, and process parameters to optimize production performance.\r\nOversee all casting processes, including wax tooling, wax pattern injections, gating assembly, shell production, dewaxing, firing, pouring, finishing, heat treatment, NDT, surface treatment, and machining.\r\nIdentify and implement process and productivity improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.\r\nLead Industry 4.0 automation and robotics projects, including planning, budgeting, ROI analysis, and resource management.\r\nTrain and mentor engineers to support professional development and promote engineering excellence.\r\nEnsure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ASTM, AMS, Nadcap).\r\nPrepare technical and engineering review reports for senior management and other duties as assigned by senior management.\r\nExperience in single-crystal and advanced casting process development is an added advantage but is not mandatory.\r\nRequired Experience and Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent.\r\nMinimum of 5-10 years of engineering experience in investment casting.\r\nStrong experience in casting processes.\r\nSolid understanding of superalloy metallurgy, grain boundary control, and solidification theory.\r\nProficient in using metallurgical instruments such as EDS, optical and scanning electron microscopes (SEM), hardness testers, and spectrometers, with knowledge of ASTM standards and ASM specifications.\r\nFamiliar with aerospace investment casting of materials such as Aluminum (A356, C355, F357), Stainless Steel (17-4PH, 15-5PH, 347), and Nickel-based superalloys (Equiaxed).\r\nKnowledge of casting metallurgy, non-destructive testing (NDT), and heat treatment processes is preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"St Engineering","rawCompany":"st engineering","city":"Independence","state":"KS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-04T01:34:39.950Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4072.00","title":"Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"molding-coremaking-and-casting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"51-9195.00","title":"Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic","slug":"molders-shapers-and-casters-except-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"331529","title":"Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)","slug":"other-nonferrous-metal-foundries-except-die-casting"},{"code":"331523","title":"Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries","slug":"nonferrous-metal-die-casting-foundries"},{"code":"331512","title":"Steel Investment Foundries","slug":"steel-investment-foundries"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Manager, Casting","description":"Support the overall manufacturing business through engineering process control and the development of both conventional and advanced casting processes, including equiaxed superalloy grain size control, to ensure the production of high-quality components for aerospace and industrial applications.\r\nThe primary responsibilities include metallurgical analysis, process improvement, and close collaboration with casting and precision-tooling design teams to drive continuous improvement and profitable growth.\r\nThis role also involves establishing casting metallurgy standards, conducting process reviews, overseeing engineering activities, and performing cost analyses related to investment casting to achieve consistent performance and yield improvement. 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