Casting Process Engineer — Foundry Optimization & LSS

Global Connect Technologies; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 620.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Global Connect Technologies is seeking a Foundry Process Engineer to support Impro México SLP manufacturing. The role emphasizes sand casting, iron casting, process improvement, and data-driven optimization to boost yield and efficiency.

The candidate will lead root cause analyses, audits, and CAPA activities using 8D, DOE, Pareto, and Lean Six Sigma, collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating CAD drawings and GD&T to production steps. English and Spanish proficiency is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in foundry manufacturing, preferably with sand casting and iron casting processes.
• Strong understanding of casting defects, process optimization, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Hands-on experience with 8D, DOE, Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Analysis, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to perform detailed process audits and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Experience analyzing production data, yield reports, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and resolve foundry manufacturing issues, including porosity, NCU, core shift, over-grounding, and other casting defects.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using 8D, DOE, Pareto Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Conduct regular foundry process audits to ensure manufacturing controls and standard operating procedures are consistently followed.
• Monitor production performance, yield trends, and process capability using analytical tools and manufacturing data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve casting quality, throughput, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze downstream machining feedback, identify defect trends, and implement process improvements within the foundry.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles and best manufacturing practices.
• Improve material flow, production tracking, and reporting throughout complex casting processes.
• Interpret complex casting and machining drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Drive production readiness and support the transition from product validation to stable, high‑volume manufacturing.
• Work closely with operations, quality, and engineering teams to ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Communicate effectively with both local and global teams in English and Spanish.

Conocimientos

Foundry manufacturing

Sand casting

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Data-driven methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

English and Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CAD

GD&T

Descripción del empleo

Global Connect Technologies is seeking a Foundry Process Engineer to support Impro México SLP manufacturing. The role emphasizes sand casting, iron casting, process improvement, and data-driven optimization to boost yield and efficiency.

The candidate will lead root cause analyses, audits, and CAPA activities using 8D, DOE, Pareto, and Lean Six Sigma, collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating CAD drawings and GD&T to production steps. English and Spanish proficiency is required.