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Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems, review standard/general and special processes for improvement and compliance. Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, and related matters. Monitors assigned operations to ensure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. This position will require working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality.\nSPECIFIC DUTIES Develop and refine casting methods to improve quality, yield, and throughput.\nAnalyze production data to keep processes within specifications, reducing scrap, and entering ISO quality standard compliance.\nResolve technical issues during melting, molding, heat treating, and finishing.\nMaintain accurate, up-to-date work instructions and process change records.\nLead lean manufacturing projects, material optimization, and energy reduction initiatives.\nCoordinate with maintenance to optimize equipment performance and assist with tooling adjustments.\nUnderstanding of metal castings, specifically aluminum and magnesium, techniques, metal alloys, and solidification.\nProficient at SolidWorks or casting simulation software.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work with cross functional teams.\nReview manufacturing processes for improvement to provide consistent output and quality of manufacturing materials and methods.\nUpdate and maintain manufacturing processes to ensure manufacturing materials are within manufacturing specifications using robust methods.\nDesign and determine development samples and trials, process and review through all manufacturing, inspection, and inspection departments\nInterpret inspection results, investigate nonconforming materials, and institute corrective action, sample and confirm corrective measures, document, and amend process procedures\nInvestigate and resolve production process problems\nResponsible for creating, documenting and maintaining process work instructions for all casting process areas\nRecommend trial and implement new materials, processes and equipment to improve efficiency and quality.\nWork with Product Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to identify root cause of discrepant material and assist in developing corrective action.\nBe familiar with customer and regulatory specifications\nBe familiar with all internal work instructions and forms, and maintain good ISO practices\nThese job duties are not all inclusive. 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