Aerospace Casting Process Engineer — 3D Printing

Wellman Dynamics Division; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellman Dynamics Division in Creston, IA, is seeking a Process Engineer 3D Printing to develop and optimize production methods for aerospace casting processes, focusing on quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. The role reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement and involves working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include designing gating systems, determining tool designs, developing trial castings, and maintaining process documentation to ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience in foundry, manufacturing, aerospace or processes preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design gating, riser and chilling system for aluminum and magnesium aerospace castings to meet customer specs.
• Determine optimal tool design for manufacturing processes with tooling engineer and shop personnel.
• Develop samples and trial castings, and review through manufacturing, inspection and dimensional departments.
• Interpret inspection results, investigate nonconforming castings and implement corrective actions with documentation.
• Investigate and resolve production problems to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Create and maintain part number work instructions for all casting process areas.
• Familiar with customer/regulatory specifications and internal ISO procedures.

Skills

Foundry experience

Manufacturing experience

Aerospace experience

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Technical Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Wellman Dynamics Division in Creston, IA, is seeking a Process Engineer 3D Printing to develop and optimize production methods for aerospace casting processes, focusing on quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. The role reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement and involves working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include designing gating systems, determining tool designs, developing trial castings, and maintaining process documentation to ensure compliance