Foundry Process Engineer: Sand Casting & Process Optimization

Global Connect Technologies; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 400.000 - 640.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Impro México SLP seeks an experienced Foundry Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations. The role focuses on sand and iron casting, process optimization, and data-driven improvements to boost yield and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading root-cause investigations, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure targets are met. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience in foundry manufacturing, especially sand casting and iron casting.
• Knowledge of casting defects, process optimization, and quality systems.
• Hands-on with 8D, DOE, Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Analysis, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Ability to perform detailed process audits and implement sustainable improvements.
• Experience analyzing production data, yield reports, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specs.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and resolve foundry issues, including porosity, NCU, core shift, and defects.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using 8D, DOE, and Pareto analysis.
• Conduct regular foundry process audits to ensure controls and SOPs are followed.
• Monitor production performance, yield trends, and process capability with data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve casting quality and throughput.
• Analyze downstream machining feedback to identify defect trends and improvements.
• Support continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Improve material flow, production tracking, and reporting across casting processes.
• Interpret casting drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and specs.
• Drive production readiness and support transition to high-volume manufacturing.
• Work with operations, quality and engineering to meet targets.
• Communicate with local and global teams in English and Spanish.

Conocimientos

Foundry manufacturing

Sand casting

Iron casting

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CAD

GD&T

Minitab

Descripción del empleo

Impro México SLP seeks an experienced Foundry Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations. The role focuses on sand and iron casting, process optimization, and data-driven improvements to boost yield and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading root-cause investigations, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure targets are met. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.