Aerospace Investment Casting Process Engineer

Tech Castings LLC; Shirley (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Castings LLC in Indiana is seeking an Investment Casting Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for aerospace components produced by investment casting, with a primary emphasis on nickel and cobalt-based superalloys.

The role involves supporting wax, shell, vacuum, and finishing operations, performing root-cause analysis for defects, and driving continuous improvement through process controls, NPI participation, and collaboration with QA and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Familiarity with GD&T and CMM-based or laser dimensional inspection.
• Experience or internship in investment casting, precision casting, or aerospace manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to read casting and machining blueprints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and validation of casting processes for new and existing aerospace components.
• Maintain process control plans, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Assist in root cause analysis for defects in nickel/cobalt-based superalloy systems.
• Track scrap and rework data to identify yield improvements.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to wax, shell, vacuum furnace, and finishing operations.
• Support NPI through DFm reviews, quoting, and tooling coordination.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Tech Castings LLC in Indiana is seeking an Investment Casting Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for aerospace components produced by investment casting, with a primary emphasis on nickel and cobalt-based superalloys.

The role involves supporting wax, shell, vacuum, and finishing operations, performing root-cause analysis for defects, and driving continuous improvement through process controls, NPI participation, and collaboration with QA and production