Job Summary:

Seeking a Foundry Process & Quality Engineer with 5–10 years of experience in sand and iron casting, quality improvement, process audits, and manufacturing problem-solving. The role will focus on resolving casting defects, improving production yield, reducing scrap, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting production ramp-up. Strong experience with 8D, DOE, RCA, Lean Six Sigma, GD&T;, engineering drawings, and CAD is required.

Fluent

English and Spanish communication skills are required.

Responsibilities:

- Resolve casting defects including porosity, core shift, NCU, and over-grinding issues.
- Conduct process audits and ensure adherence to foundry control plans and standards.
- Analyze production, yield, and scrap trends and drive corrective actions.
- Lead problem-solving activities using 8D, DOE, RCA, and Pareto analysis.
- Collaborate with machining and foundry teams to address quality concerns.
- Interpret casting/machining drawings, specifications, and GD&T; requirements.
- Drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives for process optimization and productivity improvement.




- Support production ramp-up and stabilization of complex cast components.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 5–10 years of foundry/process/quality engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of sand casting and iron casting.
- Experience with process audits and manufacturing quality improvement.
- Expertise in 8D, DOE, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean Six Sigma.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T.;
- Fluent English and Spanish communication skills.

Work Requirements:

- Onsite work in Emiliano Zapata, Mexico.
- Frequent travel to the USA and Canada is required.
- Ability to support foundry and casting manufacturing operations.
- Any required work authorization and international travel eligibility must be confirmed before placement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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