Aerospace Castings Design Engineer

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. seeks a seasoned Foundry Engineer to support magnesium and aluminum aerospace sand castings in Creston, IA.

You will design gating, riser and chilling systems, and collaborate with tooling, manufacturing and inspection to ensure quality and cost efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent technical degree, plus at least five years of foundry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering required or technical degree and experience equivalent to degree will be considered.
• AAS in an engineering discipline with significant foundry experience will be considered.
• 5 years Foundry Engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design gating, riser and chilling system for aluminum and magnesium aerospace castings to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Determine optimum tool design with tooling engineer, manufacturing and pattern shop personnel.
• Develop samples and trial castings or programs, review through manufacturing, inspection and dimensional departments.
• Interpret inspection results, investigate nonconforming castings and institute corrective action; document and amend procedures.
• Investigate and resolve production problems.
• Review and interpret customer drawings.
• Create and maintain part number work instructions for all casting process areas.
• Communicate with customer technical and commercial groups; ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications.
• Maintain ISO practices and internal work instructions.

Skills

Problem solving

Engineering design

Quality awareness

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

AAS in engineering discipline (foundry experience)

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. seeks a seasoned Foundry Engineer to support magnesium and aluminum aerospace sand castings in Creston, IA.

You will design gating, riser and chilling systems, and collaborate with tooling, manufacturing and inspection to ensure quality and cost efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent technical degree, plus at least five years of foundry experience.