Manufacturing Process Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Impro México SLP is seeking an experienced Foundry Process Engineer to optimize sand and iron casting operations. You will lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and improve casting yield using data-driven methodologies.

The role requires hands-on leadership and collaboration with global teams in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include audits, process improvements, and ensuring production targets and quality standards are met, with a focus on continuous improvement

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering field.
• Experience in foundry manufacturing, preferably sand casting and iron casting.
• Strong knowledge of casting defects and process optimization.
• Hands-on with 8D, DOE, root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Ability to audit processes and implement sustainable improvements.
• Experience analyzing production data and performance metrics.
• Solid GD&T knowledge and ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Fluent English and Spanish, with strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and resolve foundry manufacturing issues including porosity and other defects.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using 8D, DOE, and RCA.
• Conduct regular foundry process audits and ensure SOPs are followed.
• Monitor performance, yield trends, and process capability with data tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve casting quality and throughput.
• Analyze downstream machining feedback and drive process improvements.
• Support Lean Six Sigma initiatives and waste reduction.
• Improve material flow, production tracking, and reporting in casting processes.
• Interpret casting drawings, CAD models, specs, and GD&T requirements.
• Drive production readiness and support transition to high-volume manufacturing.

Conocimientos

Foundry manufacturing

Sand casting

Iron casting

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

8D

DOE

Pareto analysis

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Casting defect analysis

Data-driven decision making

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Metallurgical engineering related

Herramientas

8D methodologies

DOE

Root Cause Analysis

Pareto Analysis

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma tools

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Foundry Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations at Impro México SLP. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in sand casting (preferably iron casting), process improvement, root cause analysis, and production optimization. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can drive corrective actions, improve casting yield, and enhance overall production efficiency using data-driven methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve foundry manufacturing issues, including porosity, NCU, core shift, over-grinding, and other casting defects.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience supporting complex castings with multiple engineered cores.
• Experience improving manufacturing yield and production efficiency in high-volume foundry operations.
• Background in production launch, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.